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Editor's Note 
 
Amid recent shifts in the geopolitical landscape, both at home and abroad, national security and defence spending has come under increased scrutiny. Read more about potential changes to the nation's security posture below.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
News 
 
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Passerby stabbed during shoplifting at Vancouver liquor store

A passerby has been seriously injured after he was stabbed by a shoplifter who was trying to flee a liquor store in Vancouver's Olympic Village neighbourhood.


LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet

A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians' health data has finally been made public after an Ontario court dismissed the company's appeal to prevent its release.


Montreal police chief expects additional arrests following anti-NATO protest

Montreal's police chief says he expects more arrests stemming from a Friday anti-NATO protest that turned violent, with smashed windows and burned cars in downtown Montreal.


 
 
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Register for Focus on Healthcare Security

Focus on Healthcare Security returns Dec. 3 in Toronto with a new line-up of sessions designed with the health-care security professional in mind. Topics will include: patient, visitor and staff safety; de-escalation training; new technology solutions and techniques.

» Register today
 
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Trudeau directs key adviser to deliver renewed national security strategy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has directed a top adviser to deliver a renewed national security strategy setting out a framework for Canada's security, defence and diplomatic posture. » Read full article
 
 
 
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Focus On Healthcare Security 2024: Join us on Dec. 3

 Focus On Healthcare Security, the annual conference that meets the needs of today's healthcare security professionals, returns Dec. 3 in Mississauga, Ont. Join us for sessions on Effective policies for keeping health-care workers safe, Crisis intervention tips and strategies, Staff training and education best practices, and more. » Register now

NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

The NBA, which has also been giving guidance to team security personnel, recommended that players install updated alarm systems with cameras and utilize them whenever leaving the home. » Read full article

Halifax security forum: United States senator questions Canada's military spending

An influential United States Republican senator delivered some blunt criticism of Canada's military spending on Friday, telling a major security conference in Halifax the federal government has to do better to please president-elect Donald Trump. » Read full article

 
 
Events 
 

Focus On Healthcare Security

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: December 3, 2024
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The Buildings Show

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: December 4-6, 2024
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ASIS Toronto Chapter Holiday Party

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: December 5, 2024
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