Money for nothing?
OTTAWA—There has been a lot of news recently about defence procurement in Canada, and sadly, none of it has been positive. Last week, the Ottawa Citizen reported that Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux is warning that taxpayers will face a $300-billion price tag for 15 new warships. To be fair, that figure includes the […]
New cyber bill requires careful finessing
In today’s world, understanding and addressing the danger and implications of cyberattacks on Canadian companies and government organizations has never been more important. To understand the impact of hacks, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security conducted a study as part of its 2020 National Cyber Threat Assessment. The study found that cyberthreat actors (both state-sponsored […]
Canada can do better than a $306-billion Surface Combatants price tag
The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s Oct. 27 report on the life-cycle costs of the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) estimated the total to be $306-billion. For most Canadians, I expect this comes as sticker shock. However, for those deeply ensconced in the business of defence procurement, this figure was expected. In fact, for over two […]
Emergencies Act Inquiry is ripping the veneer off the myth of fair policing
The galling backdrop to this inquiry is that we haven’t named the foundational belief that underpins this whole thing. If it were thousands of Indigenous people driving trucks and setting up hot tubs on Wellington Street, we’d be arrested or dead within 36 hours.
Peace movement in Canada has a new leader, it’s Cesar Jaramillo
Cesar Jaramillo has reached a critical point in his career. His effectiveness as a peace advocate will be judged by how well he finesses his critique of Canadian policies while not alienating his government listeners.
Canada’s cybersecurity in dire need of an upgrade
A lot has changed since February 2020, and the world in which we now find ourselves is vastly different from the one before. While the COVID-19 pandemic was racing around the world, ever-changing and evolving, so, too, were advancements in cyber technology—especially advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The processes AI is now capable of performing […]
Cyber resilience is urgently needed for Canada’s critical infrastructure regime
A robust cybersecurity ecosystem is the foundation of a resilient and competitive Canadian digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many Canadian businesses to accelerate their digital transformation timetable, whether it was enabling remote work for employees, increased e-commerce presence, or contactless, smart supply chains. The number of Canadian businesses using information and communication technologies (ICT) […]
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Cybersecurity talent crisis needs increased education investment and diversity opportunities, say cyber experts
Rapid digital expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of cyberattack, but a shortage of talent raises concerns about Canada’s ability to meet the heightened demand for cybersecurity, according to a report released by a digital economy organization. “Demand is being driven by this digitization that’s going on in the Canadian private sector. […]
How can the federal government increase the cybersecurity of small and medium-sized businesses?
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) constitute the lungs through which the Canadian economy breathes, employing almost 85 per cent of the labour force and contributing to about 50 per cent of the total GDP. They are also an engine for innovation, as the startups that develop tomorrow’s disruptive technologies inevitably start their journey with a […]
