Start Date: 2024-12-07
End Date: 2024-12-13

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Copper Theft Crisis in Critical Infrastructure

The Senate's Transport and Communications Committee, chaired by Leo Housakos, addressed the surge in copper theft affecting Canada's critical infrastructure. Representatives from the Canadian Telecommunications Association and major telecom companies reported significant increases in copper theft incidents, calling for legislative changes. Electricity Canada's Francis Bradley urged a collaborative approach to mitigate safety risks and reliability threats within the electricity sector. The discussion emphasized the need for stricter regulations of the scrap metal industry and federal leadership.

Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']