Canada continues to strengthen border security, immigration integrity

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Ottawa – David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, and Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, provided key updates on the impacts of recent measures to reinforce the integrity of our shared border with the United-States (U.S.) and our immigration system. These ongoing efforts include Canada’s Border Plan, released in December 2024. Together, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada …

Federal ministers meet with Premiers of Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories

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Iqaluit – Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, met with P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon; and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories. Ministe Blair hosted today’s meeting in Iqaluit to brief the Premiers with an update on Arctic and northern security in advance …

2023 report on cyber threats to Canada’s democratic process

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Ottawa – The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, part of the Communications Security Establishment, has released its Cyber Threats to Canada’s Democratic Process: 2023 Update. This assessment addresses global cyber threat activity targeting elections and the implications for Canada’s democratic process and identifies four global trends: Cyber threat activity targeting elections is on the rise worldwide, with over a quarter of …

Shoppers beware of cyber scams on Black Friday, Cyber Monday

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Ottawa – The Communications Security Establishment (CSE), the Get Cyber Safe campaign, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are reminding Canadian consumers to be vigilant for cyber threats while shopping online this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In the rush to secure deals online, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of the …