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Flaws in cyber defences expose government information to state-sponsored theft: report

Gaps in Ottawa’s cyber defences could leave the government agencies holding vast amounts of data on Canadians and businesses susceptible to state-sponsored hackers from countries like China and Russia, says a new report from Parliament’s security and intelligence committee. Their report, tabled late Monday in the House of Commons, shows previous mistakes have allowed state-sponsored actors to […]

NSICOP’s report on government cyber defences tabled in Parliament

OTTAWA — The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians’ (NSICOP) Special Report on the Government of Canada’s Framework and Activities to Defend its Systems and Networks from Cyber Attack was tabled in Parliament on February 14, 2022. The 127-page report describes the threat to government systems from malicious cyber actors; examines the evolution of […]

Arab Heritage Month Act

Hon. David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Lib.) moved for leave to introduce Bill C-232, An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honour and a privilege to rise in the House of Commons to introduce my private member’s bill, which would establish the month of April in Canada as Arab heritage month. […]

Prime Minister announces members of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

Canadians count on our national security and intelligence community to keep communities safe and respond to evolving threats while upholding the rights and freedoms of all citizens. That is why the Government of Canada established the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians in 2017. The Committee has produced a number of comprehensive and well-received […]

Statement by the Hon. David McGuinty on his reappointment as Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians

OTTAWA, January 20, 2022 — I am honoured to be re-appointed as Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP). I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new and returning members of the Committee. I look forward to working with them to continue the important work of providing a non-partisan approach […]

Three Ottawa organizations receive federal funds to improve Veterans’ well-being

19 January 2022 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Yasir Naqvi, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Member of Parliament for Ottawa South, announced that Helmets to Hardhats, Ottawa Innercity Ministries and Perley […]

Save the date: virtual workshop on future of 1495 Heron Road

On February 10, 2022, Canada Lands Company will be inviting the public to take part in a virtual workshop to solicit input on how the former Federal Study Centre, located at 1495 Heron Road, can be reimagined as a place to connect history with the future, surrounding communities with one another, and greenspace with urban […]

C5 – An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Via Rail unveils new fleet of trains for Windsor-Quebec City corridor

Liberal MP for Ottawa South David McGuinty was on hand at the preview and says, “I can tell you they are going to offer a new era of comfort and efficiency for the worker, the families, and the tourists, who travel on these tracks.” You can read the full article here.

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Submits Report to the Prime Minister

The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) has delivered to the Prime Minister and relevant ministers a special report regarding the Government of Canada’s cyber defence framework. The classified report details four findings and two recommendations. It examines the evolution of the Government of Canada’s cyber defence framework; assesses the role and responsibilities […]