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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.

DOB05-226 - 25 November 2005

News

Newfoundland and Labrador communities to benefit from $84 million in federal, provincial and municipal infrastructure investments
On November 24, the governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announced the signing of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) Agreement. Under the agreement federal, provincial and local governments will provide a total investment of up to $84 million for infrastructure in communities of the province. At least 60 percent of the funding available under this agreement will go to “green” projects that improve the quality of the environment and contribute to cleaner air, soil and water. This MRIF Agreement will be administered jointly by the provincial Department of Municipal Affairs on behalf of the government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the federal Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of Infrastructure Canada.
(Source: Government of Canada, 24 November 2005)
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In brief

CFIA warns that Mung bean sprouts might be contaminated
On November 24, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Toronto Sun Wah Trading Incorporated (also known as Hollend Enterprises Incorporated) issued a public warning not to consume Sun Wah Mung Bean Sprouts because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
(Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 24 November 2005)
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On November 24, media reports that bean sprouts contaminated with Salmonella bacteria are suspected of causing 15 cases of food poisoning in Kingston, Ontario.
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Cyber risk assessment

Over the course of the past 24 hours, the Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC) continues to monitor the three new worm variants for Sober, Bagle and Mytob circulating in the wild affecting networks mail gateways. Anti-virus vendors are deploying signature files as fast as they become available. Users are reminded to pay particular attention when opening e-mails or attachments, regardless of the originator.

No other 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 medium. 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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