“Canada is facing unprecedented challenges due to ongoing political and economic uncertainty. Protecting and defending Canada’s interests, citizens, consumers, workers, businesses and public sector remains critically important, especially in today’s digital economy.”
That was the message today following a Ministerial Symposium attended by ministers responsible for digital trust and cyber security in Kananaskis, Alta.
At the gathering, discussions centred on ways to build and protect the digital economy and the “sovereignty” of Canada and its governments.
There, the federal, provincial and territorial governments signed a multilateral cyber security collaboration agreement to prevent and decrease the risks associated with cyber security events.
The agreement focussed on cyber risks that may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information and information technology.
According to the joint statement released today, the new agreement will allow for intergovernmental collaboration to more easily share real-time intelligence on cyber threats and to share cyber security tools and services.
Minister Caroline Wawzonek, who is the Minister of Finance says N.W.T. faces “unique challenges when it comes to building secure and reliable digital infrastructure,” and “this collaborative approach will not only help deliver and protect critical digital infrastructure, but also supports innovation, economic growth, and greater participation in the digital economy.”
