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The PSEPC Daily Brief is a compilation of summaries of publicly available and PSEPC information concerning critical infrastructure protection and emergency management.

DOB05-209 - November 1, 2005

News

Maritime power executives concerned about power supply
Public power utilities in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. are meeting in Saint John, New Brunswick, this week to identify solutions to the region's looming energy troubles. Energy executives are determining how to deliver a reliable supply of electricity to customers in the future, in the face dwindling supply and increasing prices. All of the power companies are discussing wind power as an integral part of their generating systems, but none is suggesting that windmills will be a sufficient supply of electric power in the Maritime region for the future. The establishment of a second nuclear generator was also mentioned as a possible solution for the future electricity demand in the region.
(Source: cbc.ca NEW BRUNSWICK, November 1, 2005)
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Water purification plant established in Kashechewan
The Canadian Armed Forces have established a 50,000-litre-per-day water purification plant in Kashechewan First Nation. The military will start pumping the clean water into a reservoir so that Kashechewan residents remaining in the community can begin using it. Meanwhile, the first of seven flights carrying Kashechewan residents to Ottawa arrived on Monday, October 31. An additional six flights were scheduled to bring a total of 267 residents to the city on Monday.
(Source: cbc.ca OTTAWA, October 31; CTV.ca, November 1, 2005)
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In brief

Canadian birds infected with H5 influenza virus
On October 31, officials stated that several wild birds in Canada have been discovered to be carrying unidentified H5 influenza viruses, but early indications suggest it is not the dangerous subtype of the avian flu. The infected birds were discovered in 28 samples from Quebec and five samples from Manitoba.
(Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Radio-Canada.ca, October 31, 2005)
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For more information on the national Wild Bird Survey that resulted in the identification of the infected birds, go to http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/disemala/
avflu/2005wildsauv/surenqe.shtml.

Cyber risk assessment

Over the course of the past 24 hours, the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) has not detected any significant new threats or vulnerabilities. No significant incidents with the potential to affect critical infrastructure have been reported. Accordingly, based on the information available to CCIRC, the cyber risk facing Canadian critical infrastructure is assessed as low. Personnel responsible for information, systems and network security should continue to apply appropriate security precautions and monitor their systems.

Recent cyber alerts and advisories issued by CCIRC can be viewed under “Recent analytical releases” at www.psepc.gc.ca/ccirc.

See also...

• The Weather Office
• FAC - Travel Updates

Note to readers

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) collects information related to cyber and physical threats to, and incidents involving, Canadian critical infrastructure. This allows us to monitor and analyze threats and to issue alerts, advisories and other information products. To report threats or incidents, please contact the Government Operations Centre (GOC) at (613) 991-7000 or goc-cog@psepc-sppcc.gc.ca by e-mail.

Unauthorized use of computer systems and mischief in relation to data are serious Criminal Code offences in Canada. Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The RCMP National Operations Centre (NOC) provides a 24/7 service to receive such reports or to redirect callers to local law enforcement organizations. The NOC can be reached at (613) 993-4460. National security concerns should be reported to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) at (613) 993-9620.

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