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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.

DOB06-012 - 18 January 2006

News

International Pledging Conference on Avian and Human Pandemic Influenza in China
The International Pledging Conference on Avian and Human Pandemic Influenza takes place in Beijing, China, on 17-18 January 2006. The meeting, co-sponsored by the Government of China, the European Commission and the World Bank, aims to secure funding for avian and pandemic influenza control and preparedness. Over 90 countries were invited, as well as 25 organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Speaking at the conference, WHO Director General Dr. Lee Jong-wook emphasized the areas requiring urgent international and national action to fight avian influenza and prepare for a potential pandemic.

The conference is expected to pass the Beijing Declaration, which reflects the will of national governments to fight against avian influenza and to make proposals for establishing joint mechanisms for avian influenza fund management and coordination.
(Sources: The World Bank, World Health Organization, Europa 18 January 2006)
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In brief

New Brunswick roads flooded after heavy rains: Update
Further to PSEPC Daily Brief DOB06-011, on January 17, the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) released an additional River Watch 2006 bulletin reporting conditions on the areas affected by heavy rain and ice. The provincial EMO stated that water courses continue to be at elevated levels but some slight decreases were observed.
(Source: New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, 17 January 2006)
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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.

Any suspected criminal activity should be reported to local law enforcement organizations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (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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