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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.

DOB05-219 - 16 November 2005

News

Ontario proposes blood testing legislation to better protect first responders
On November 15, the Ontario government announced proposed legislation. If the Mandatory Blood Testing Act becomes law, it would establish specific circumstances under which victims of crime and anyone who provides emergency first aid would be able to apply to have blood tests done on a person with whom they have had contact to determine if they were exposed to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or C. Under current Ontario law, only a medical officer of health can order a blood sample to be provided, if one isn't given voluntarily.
(Source: Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, 15 November 2005)
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North Vancouver homes no longer under boil water advisory
Further to PSEPCDaily Brief DOB05-217, on November 15, local health officials lifted the boil water advisory imposed on more than 500 homes in the North Vancouver area. The advisory was implemented following the detection of E. coli in a routine water sample, but subsequent tests over the past three days have not detected any E. coli bacteria in the water.
(Source: cbc.ca BRITISH COLUMBIA, 15 November 2005)
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In brief

Winter weather sweeps across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Further to PSEPC Daily Brief DOB05-218, a winter weather system brought snow and freezing temperatures to southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and has now moved on to Northern Ontario. Storms in Saskatchewan and Manitoba caused the closure of businesses and schools, as well as sections of the Trans-Canada Highway, and interrupted flight schedules.
(Source: CBC News, 15 November 2005)
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Several public weather warnings remain in effect across Canada . For more information, click here.

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 Canadas. Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) National Operations Centre (N.O.C.) provides a 24/7 service to receive such reports or to redirect callers to local law enforcement organizations. The N.O.C. 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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