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Federal bill aims to boost secure digital health information sharing across Canada
3+ week, 6+ day ago (354+ words) The federal government has introduced legislation aimed at improving how Canadians access and share their personal health information, with a focus on patient safety and more coordinated care. Bill S-5, known as the Connected Care for Canadians Act, was tabled last…...
Auto theft claims drop since national summit, but industry urges further action
3+ week, 4+ day ago (416+ words) Auto theft claims in Canada have fallen by more than a quarter since the federal government convened a national summit on the issue in 2024, but the insurance industry says more work is needed to tackle organized crime and prevent stolen…...
Scam activity continuing to circulate around Biggar
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (206+ words) Scam activity seems to be increasing as we enter the holiday season. The Biggar RCMP shared two instances in their most recent report, paired with tips to avoid becoming the victim of fraud related activity any time during the year....
SMEs underprepared for cyber attacks, survey finds
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (360+ words) Small and medium-sized businesses in Canada may be underestimating the risk and complexity of cyber attacks, a new survey from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) suggests. Despite a global surge in cyber crime, fewer than half (48 per cent) of…...
Government of Canada reports non-material data security incident affecting some user accounts
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (231+ words) The Government of Canada says a recent cyber incident involving a third-party multi-factor authentication service exposed phone numbers and email addresses for certain users of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), and Canada Border Services Agency…...