QSA's Week in ICT & Cybersecurity (#4, 2024)
Senate discusses Bill C-26 for cybersecurity; CRA privacy breaches reviewed; Cyber Threat Assessment released; Secure Innovation initiative launched; AI funding in BC announced.
Start Date: 2024-10-26
End Date: 2024-11-01
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Senate Committee Reviews Bill C-26 on Cybersecurity
On October 28, the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs focused on Bill C-26, aimed at strengthening cybersecurity across critical sectors in Canada. Ministers Dominic LeBlanc and François-Philippe Champagne addressed the increasing complexity of cyber threats. Key measures include mandatory incident reporting and the prohibition of high-risk products. Amendments to the Telecommunications Act were discussed to secure networks against foreign threats. Concerns were raised about the impact on small businesses and the need for organizational preparedness. The session concluded with a call for enhanced international cooperation and judicial oversight.
Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']
