Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has withdrawn contentious draft legislation which would have permitted extradition of Hong Kong residents to China. The bill sparked months of protests in the former British colony, raising fears of Chinese military intervention. [node:read-more:link]
RCMP believe someone deliberately cut the inch-thick cable of the two-kilometre Sea-to-Sky gondola line, a popular tourist attraction along Highway 99 north of Vancouver. Not operating at the time, it usually carries up to 240 passengers at a time on its 30 cars. [node:read-more:link]
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country must intervene against any foreign military presence in the Persian Gulf. Calling their presence a “source of insecurity.” In his media, posted on social media, he calls the Gulf a “vital lifeline.” [node:read-more:link]
It's time to use security technologies such as biometrics in response to new challenges. [node:read-more:link]
Does the Government Ignore Industry? [node:read-more:link]
An Interview with Ron Moran, National President, CEUDA (Customs and Excise Union Douanes, Assise). [node:read-more:link]
What are the likely Public Safety and Security risks? [node:read-more:link]
Less is More [node:read-more:link]
Emergencies and disasters are increasing as are the cost impacts. [node:read-more:link]
Protecting First Responders during CBRN incidents. [node:read-more:link]
The Red Cross promotes best practices in disaster management for the volunteer, non-profit sector. [node:read-more:link]
Natural disasters are becoming more prevalent and more devastating. Ontario has experienced powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes. Preparing for this isn't just common sense it's a part of due diligence in a time of increasing risk. [node:read-more:link]
IDASSA 2007 is the second Natural Disaster exercise that the Republic of Croatia, in cooperation with NATOs Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC), has organized on its territory. [node:read-more:link]
While very large disasters, such as Katrina and the Indian Ocean tsunami are, fortunately, fairly rare, the frequency of disasters has been rising rapidly. The world is struggling to address skyrocketing disaster losses. [node:read-more:link]
Canadians have been forced to learn a great deal about National Security in the four years since 9/11. [node:read-more:link]
