Département de science politique
Faculté des sciences sociales

Université Laval

We will conduct a thorough review of existing measures to protect Canadians and our critical infrastructure from cyber-threats.

Real Change: A New Plan For a Strong Middle Class (page 71)

« Budget 2016 proposes to provide $77.4 million over five years, starting in 2016–17, to implement new measures to improve the security of government networks and information technology systems. These measures will ensure that the government can better defend its networks and systems from cyber threats, malicious software and unauthorized access. » 

("Growing The Middle Class" Budget 2016-2017)

« The Government of Canada has launched its public consultation to engage with Canadians on the evolving cyber security landscape.

This consultation will help identify gaps and opportunities, bring forward new ideas to shape Canada’s renewed approach to cyber security and capitalize on the advantages of new technology and the digital economy.

From now until October 15, 2016, Public Safety Canada will be leading the consultation by engaging stakeholders and Canadians on the trends and challenges of cyber security, as well as on new initiatives under consideration which will strive to build Canada’s resilience, capability and innovation in cyber security.»

(Press release, August 16, 2016)

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