Public Safety Canada Daily Infrastructure Report
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DIR10-137 - July 19, 2010
News
Maritime Employers Association orders a lock-out at the Port of Montreal
On July 18, the Maritimes Employers Association (MEA) announced that it has chosen to exercise its legal right according to the labour code and is ordering a lock-out for some 850 employees covered by the accreditation certificate held by the Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE, Local 375. Consequently, all activities on terminals operated by MEA members will be interrupted as of 08:00 EDT on July 19, until further notice. According to MEA, the main issue is job and revenue security. Media reported that both sides met all afternoon on July 18 and had planned to continue meeting during the week. According to media, CUPE indicated that it will hold a news conference at 11:00 EDT on July 19.
Source article – Maritimes Employers Association, July 18, 2010
Source article – cyberpresse, July 19, 2010
Source article – The Globe and Mail, July 19, 2010
CRTC provides update on the transition to digital television
On July 16, the Canadian Radio-televsion and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued additional information concerning the transition from analog to digital television, which must be completed by August 31, 2011. The CRTC is making this data available to assist the broadcasting industry in its preparations for the switchover. According to the CRTC, when TV signals switch to digital, approximately 857, 000 Canadian households with “rabbit ears” on their televisions may not be able to watch TV until they buy digital TV converter boxes, which cost up to $75 for each television in the home. In smaller cities, some local stations may opt not to convert to digital signals, therefore leaving some customers who don’t purchase new equipment without service. Starting in March 2011, a national consumer education program will ensure Canadians are well informed about the transition to digital service.
Source article – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Council, July 16, 2010
Securities regulators propose credit agencies to be certified
On July 16, CanadianBusiness.com reported that Canadian Securities Administrators, which represent the provincial security commissions, proposed a structure to oversee Canada's credit rating agencies. Under the proposal, the ratings agencies would have to apply for certification and would be required to operate under policies and procedures to ensure that there were no conflicts of interest with the rated companies, or there is no inappropriate use of financial information. Regulatory compliance reviews and enforcement actions are also planned in the proposition.
Source article – Canadian Business Online, July 16, 2010
Cyber tracking
CCIRC security publications
Over the course of the past 72 hours, CCIRC has not released any security publications.
CCIRC provides a list of recent and archived security publications.
Threat and vulnerability monitoring
CCIRC is currently tracking the following computer-based threats and vulnerabilities for relevant impact on Canadian critical infrastructure. Personnel responsible for information, systems and network security should continue to monitor and apply appropriate security precautions.
Relevant links
Below are links to sites related to Canada’s critical infrastructure.
- Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Health Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
Health Canada
- Disease Outbreak News
World Health Organization
- Travel Health Notices
Public Health Agency of Canada
- Transportation - Safety
Transport Canada
- Travel Reports and Warnings
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
- Weather warnings for Canada
Environment Canada
- Earthquakes
Earthquakes Canada
- Hurricanes
Canadian Hurricane Centre
- Hurricanes
U.S. National Hurricane Center
- News Releases
Infrastructure Canada
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Note to readers
Public Safety Canada collects information related to cyber and physical threats to, and events concerning, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows Public Safety Canada to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products.
Links to sites not under the control of the Government of Canada are provided solely for the convenience of users. The Government of Canada is not responsible for the accuracy, currency or the reliability of the content. The Government of Canada does not offer any guarantee in that regard and is not responsible for the information found through these links, nor does it endorse the sites and their content.
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