Canada to Force Firms to Report Cyber Attacks, Remove Risky Gear

Canada plans to require companies to share cyber threat information and to remove any product or service that could pose security risks.

Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino introduced a bill Tuesday titled an “Act Respecting Cyber Security” that will apply to four federally-regulated infrastructure sectors including telecommunications, transport, finance and energy.

The bill aims to address cyber threats seen by governments around the world amid a rise in ransomware and other online attacks as more people work remotely during the pandemic.

Canada doesn’t currently have an explicit legal mechanism to compel action to address these ...