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Date: Tue Oct 05 2010 - 01:11:51 CDT

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/feds-detail-cyber-security-strategy/article1740997/

The Canadian Press
Oct. 04, 2010

The federal government has launched a major effort to make the Internet
safer.

Canada's cyber security strategy, announced in last spring's budget,
will cost $90-million over five years and $18-million in ongoing
funding.

It aims to secure federal computer systems and join other governments
and industry to “ensure systems vital to Canadian security, economic
prosperity and quality of life are protected.”

The strategy will also boost education and awareness to better help
Canadians keep personal information secure when online at home and at
work.

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says cyberspace — and its accompanying
threats — are constantly evolving, and he says “it's time to take
protection of Canada's cyberspace to the next level.”

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