Cybersecurity talent gap ‘mission critical’ for innovation sector, as feds move on national strategy
The federal government is betting on its half-a-billion-dollar national cybersecurity strategy to help make Canada a global hub for the growing cyber protection industry, but advocates warn that goal will be impossible to achieve without addressing Canada’s shortage of skilled cyber talent. “It’s mission critical,” Katherine Thompson, chair of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance’s (CATA) […]
Parties boosting internal security in face of foreign interference fears
Although they won’t get into specifics, the country’s main national political parties all say they’re boosting their internal security to protect against foreign interference in next year’s federal election. But, according to critics and experts, the real burden rests with the Liberal government to do the necessary work to ensure the 2019 election remains free […]
Why Canada needs a cyber security foreign policy
War or peace in cyberspace? This basic question was the theme of a recent gathering of cyber security experts held at the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Waterloo, Ont. Unlike many such meetings, the focus was on international policy and the status to be accorded this vital, if vulnerable, environment. There has been a […]
Time for an upgrade: fixing Canada’s aging cybersecurity policy
By proposing $800-million over the next five years for cybersecurity measures in this year’s budget, the government is finally showing a desire to fix Canada’s aging cyber security strategy. With so many areas in need of serious improvement, there is much to be done. Canada’s institutions and businesses are breached on a frequent basis. According […]
New cybersecurity centre will lead response to major cyber attacks, says Sajjan
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, the centrepiece of the Liberal government’s efforts to protect the country from cyberattacks, will act as the “operational leader” in the event of a cyber security incident, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says. Public details on the new cybersecurity centre have been sparse since its formation was promised in the […]
Artificial intelligence in health care: delivering on the potential
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of building and programming a machine that can imitate human cognition. Dramatic advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence are projected to generate trillions of dollars in economic growth globally in the next decade. While these technologies show incredible promise to improve patient care, we must consider our health system’s […]
Research, innovation sparking health-care revolution
Canada spends about $228-billion each year on health care, but the system still can’t keep up with demand. Despite the undeniable dedication, skill and hard work that physicians, surgeons, nurses and administrators put in, the fact remains that demand for health care is gradually exceeding supply. It’s time for a technological revolution—and we have the […]
It’s time to unleash the power of artificial intelligence
Computers are becoming more powerful, faster, and intelligent every day. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Hal, the computer that took over an entire spaceship in the sci-fi movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Although fiction in 1968, Siri, Cortona, and Alexa and many nifty new smart gadgets are now reality and […]
Your printer is the next frontier in the fight against cyber attacks
Attempts to gain access to Canadian government information-technology networks are projected to continue increasing—not only by local hacking groups, but also by well-funded foreign attackers. In an attempt to level off the incline, Ottawa has taken the critical first step to protecting citizens’ most vital information and securing federal networks. In an age where public […]
Liberals set their pre-election machine in motion with generous, progressive-themed budget
OTTAWA—The Liberals began laying the groundwork for next year’s re-election campaign with a wide-ranging budget package built around billions of dollars of new funding and initiatives designed to polish their progressive credentials. As expected, Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s third budget focused on advancing reconciliation with Indigenous people, expanding Canada’s scientific prowess, helping families, doing more […]
