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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.

DOB05-214 - November 8, 2005

News

Avian influenza: Update
Further to PSEPC Daily Brief DOB05-211, on November 7, the Ministry of Health in Indonesia confirmed two additional human cases of H5N1 avian influenza. The first case was a 19-year-old woman who was admitted to hospital and died. The second case is the woman’s 8-year-old brother who remains hospitalized in stable condition. Field investigation has found evidence of sick and dying chickens in the residential area of the 8-year-old. His 19-year-old sister is known to have visited this area. Final results from an ongoing investigation are pending.
(Source: World Health Organization, November 7, 2005)
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Since December 2003, there have been 124 cases of avian influenza resulting in 63 deaths in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia.
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In brief

Ontario strengthens ability to rebuild and expand vital infrastructure
On November 7, the Ontario government announced the establishment of the province’s Infrastructure Projects Corporation, called “Infrastructure Ontario.” As a Crown agency, Infrastructure Ontario will be responsible for implementation of the province’s major infrastructure projects using alternative financing and procurement methods.
(Source: Ontario, November 7, 2005)
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Phase II of Generator Program announced in Nova Scotia
On November 7, the Nova Scotia government announced that the second and final phase of a program to install back-up electrical power to communities across the province will begin on November 17. The province will share up to 50 percent of the cost to help municipal emergency measures coordinators obtain generators for their communities.
(Source: Nova Scotia, November 7, 2005)
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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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