Canada Is Protecting Its Critical Infrastructure: What Does This Mean For Your Business's Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity threats impacting Canada and its businesses are rapidly evolving as the world continues to see an influx of political and economic instability. Data breaches, cyberattacks and other information security incidents are finding themselves centre stage in national security discussions, as borders and physical distance can no longer be relied upon to protect Canadians and their property.

In response to these evolving threats, the Government of Canada has been attempting to upgrade its national security regime by introducing measures designed to protecting against cybersecurity threats to its critical infrastructure. As part of these initiatives, the government has proposed Bill C-26, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts, which introduces the Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act ("CCSPA").