Canadian Security Top Stories of 2025
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EDITOR'S NOTE

"We start this year off with a new look for our regular weekly e-newsletter as well as a review of some the biggest stories from the year just passed. We look forward to bringing you news, commentary, features, and much more throughout 2026."

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Neil Sutton, Editor

News

Boil-water advisories lifted near Calgary watermain break after pipe burst

“We’re continuing to remind everyone to adjust their water use habits and help conserve our water system,” Calgary Emergency Management Agency Chief Susan Henry said in a news release Sunday.

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Ottawa propose fines of up to $1M for violating foreign influence registry rules

The federal government proposes fining people and organizations up to $1 million for failing to comply with the requirements of its planned foreign influence transparency registry.

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Spy watchdog reviewing Canadian security agencies' use of artificial intelligence

The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency has informed key federal ministers and organizations of the study, which will look at how the security community defines, uses and oversees aspects of AI technologies.

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Liberals' stricter crime policy is a response to public concern: justice minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has so far put a heavy emphasis on stricter crime policies, tabling three justice bills in the fall sitting of Parliament.

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Features

Top Stories of 2025

In 2025, some of Canadian Security’s most-read stories focused on our popular awards programs, while others looked at industry-relevant news stories and feature articles.

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News

Durham police make 64 arrests, lay 155 charges in retail theft crackdown

Durham police say they have made 64 arrests and laid 155 charges during a safe shop initiative to stop retail theft.

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Communication regulator considers changes to extend reach of national alerting system

Rural municipalities, Indigenous organizations and civil society groups are calling for changes to ensure people in remote parts of Canada receive emergency alerts during a crisis.

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Toronto saw spike in overdose calls compared to last 2 holiday periods: public health

Public health officials say calls for suspected opioid overdoses in Toronto jumped over the holidays compared with the same periods in the last two years.

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Events

March 23-27, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nev.

ISC West

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March 31, 2026 | Toronto, Ont.

Emergency Services Career Expo

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April 29, 2026 | Laval, Que.

Security Canada East

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