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PSEPC Daily Brief

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

DOB05-217 - November 14, 2005

News

Ontario government expanding Community Health Centres
On November 10, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care George Smitherman announced that the Ontario government is investing in 22 new Community Health Centres (CHC) and 17 new satellite CHCs across the province to improve access to primary health care. In addition to the new centres and satellite CHCs, existing CHCs across the province will receive extra funding for staffing and program enhancements. This announcement of $74.6 million in funding over three years is the largest-ever expansion of Ontario's Community Health Centre system.
(Source: Ontario, November 10, 2005)
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Canada and U.S. reach Open-Skies aviation agreement
On November 11, federal Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre and International Trade Minister Jim Peterson announced that the governments of Canada and the U.S. have negotiated an "Open Skies" air transport agreement. This expansion of the existing 1995 agreement includes, among other potential benefits, greater access for Canadian passenger and cargo carriers to the U.S. market as a platform for serving third countries. The changes are scheduled to formally come into effect on September 1, 2006.
(Source: Transport Canada, November 11, 2005)
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In brief

E. coli found in North Vancouver drinking water
On November 13, E. coli bacteria was found in a drinking water sample from a North Vancouver neighbourhood, which resulted in a boil water advisory affecting more than 500 houses and businesses in the area. Vancouver Coastal Health Authority officials acknowledged that it was possible the sample became contaminated in the lab. More tests are being conducted on the water with results expected within days.
(Source: cbc.ca, November 13, 2005)
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Cyber risk assessment

Over the course of the past 96 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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