Critical infrastructure protection

Critical infrastructure refers to the processes, systems, facilities, technologies, networks, assets and services which are essential to the health, safety, security, or economic well-being of Canadians and the effective functioning of government. Public Safety Canada exercises national leadership by collaborating with other federal departments and agencies, other governments, and critical infrastructure owners and operators to enhance the resiliency of critical infrastructure against all hazards, including natural, intentional and accidental hazards.

• About critical infrastructure:
  Our national critical infrastructure is made up of ten sectors including energy, transportation and health care.
• Situational awareness:
  Information about potential threats to Canada's critical infrastructure and in-depth analysis of past incidents.
• Information Sharing and Protection under the Emergency Management Act
  This document describes how the Emergency Management Act protects critical infrastructure information shared in confidence with the Government of Canada from disclosure.
• Labelling Sensitive CIP Information
  This document gives direction for identifying and marking sensitive critical infrastructure information for sharing in confidence with the Government of Canada.
• Working Towards a National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure (draft)
  

The Working Towards a National Strategy and Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure document sets out a collaborative national approach to enhancing the resiliency of Canada's critical infrastructure that will result in reduced risks and vulnerabilities, and swift and effective response to disruptions when they occur.

• Part 1: Working Towards a National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure:
  This document establishes a collaborative, federal-provincial-territorial and private sector approach that will be used to set national priorities and requirements for critical infrastructure protection. The Strategy is a principles-based document built around partnerships, risk management and information sharing and protection.
  
  
• Part 2: Working Towards a National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure: Action Plan
  The Action Plan is the blueprint for how the Strategy will be implemented to enhance the resiliency of Canada's critical infrastructure.
  

More resources