It’s not about if but when a cyber attack will occur. Provincial and federal governments must create a strong municipal cyber security action plan to protect critical infrastructure.

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Cyber attacks against Canadian municipalities are increasing and directly affecting the lives of millions of Canadians.

While federal and provincial authorities have stepped up investments in other areas of cybersecurity, support to municipalities remains alarmingly low. With so much at stake, provincial and federal governments must partner with municipal leaders to build a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that shields essential infrastructure from severe attacks.

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Consider this scenario: One Monday morning, you get a call from your mom. She has severe stomach pains. You were at her place last night for a family dinner and feel iffy. You take her to the hospital. When you get there, it’s chaos; several people have similar or worse symptoms.

In the subsequent investigation, the local public health officer finds........

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