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Bill C-26: Introduction of new mandatory breach reporting requirements in Canada

On June 14, 2022, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-26, a new cybersecurity bill that will require mandatory reporting of cyberattacks against systems of critical importance to Canadian interests.

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Auditing at the speed of risk with an agile, continuous audit plan 

Risks and business conditions change all the time, so an annual plan or even one that is updated quarterly won’t lead to auditing what matters today. You audit what used to matter.

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Alleging theft irresponsibly leads to $15,000 aggravated damages

In Austin v. Kitsumkalum First Nation, 2020 BCSC 2298, Justice Groves had a situation of a 15 year School Principal in a First Nation school who gave notice of resignation 11 months in advance saying that she was leaving in November. The Employer turned around and terminated her in June, 5 months before her resignation date, and did not allege just cause at that time. The Plaintiff sued only for the 5 months. The Employer then alleged all sorts of criminal behaviour and alleged that it was after acquired cause.

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