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Editor's Note 
 
May 4-10 marks the annual Emergency Preparedness Week. The Federal Government has made resources available on its website and the Ontario Government made a funding announcement this week. More details below.
- Neil Sutton, Editor
 
News 
 
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Carney set to meet with Trump at White House amid tariff turmoil today

Prime Minister Carney has said the meeting will mark the beginning of a larger economic and security agreement between Canada and the United States.


Emergency Preparedness Week begins May 4

Emergency Preparedness Week is being held May 4-10 this year with the theme, "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks." According to a Government of Canada website, the annual EP Week "is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency."


Canadian Security announces agenda for fourth annual Advance: Women in Security virtual event

Now in its fourth year, Advance: Women in Security promotes gender diversity in one of Canada’s most critical and growing economic sectors. The goal of the event, which will be held on May 29 starting at 1PM ET, is to spotlight the accomplishments of successful professionals, encourage more women to join the security sector and raise awareness of organizations that are taking a leading role.


 
 
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Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack

The deadly attack on a Vancouver street festival has prompted event organizers across Canada to comb over their security practices in a bid to protect attendees and assure them festivals are safe. » Read full article
 
 
NEWS 
 

Ontario investing additional $5M in emergency preparedness

According to a government press release, the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant "strengthens emergency preparedness by funding local training, purchasing critical equipment, and improving infrastructure to make communities more resilient." » Read full article

Customers' personal information stolen during cybersecurity breach: Nova Scotia Power

Nova Scotia's electric utility says personal information belonging to some customers was taken during a recent cybersecurity breach. » Read full article

Three quarters of Canadians say misinformation affected the federal election: poll

The Leger poll, which sampled more than 1,500 Canadian adults from April 29 to May 1, suggests that 19 per cent of people think false information or misinformation had a major impact on the election. » Read full article

 
Events 
 
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OACUSA Spring Conference

Location: Ottawa, Ont.
Date: May 5-8, 2025
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ASIS Toronto Best Practices

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: May 7, 2025
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Security • Police • Fire Career Expo

Location: Surrey, B.C.
Date: May 14, 2025
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