Cybersecurity Requirements For Critical Infrastructure: Canada vs. The U.S.

Companies operating in critical infrastructure sectors such as telecommunications, finance, energy and transportation are constantly challenged to reconcile their varying compliance obligations across multiple jurisdictions. Proposed and forthcoming federal cybersecurity obligations in Canada and the United States are among the latest challenges these companies face.

Both countries have introduced legislation to protect and maintain oversight over critical infrastructure cybersecurity incidents at the federal level, including by requiring the reporting of high-priority cybersecurity incidents. This article compares the reporting obligations in both jurisdictions with the aim of assisting companies in streamlining and reconciling compliance.