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Arctic
Arctic Sovereignty Report for Canada (July 2009) Canada's Northern Strategy focuses on four priority areas: exercising our Arctic sovereignty; promoting social and economic development; protecting the North's environmental heritage; and improving and devolving northern governance, so that Northerners have a greater say in their own destiny. more>>
Northern Strategy Report for Canada (July 2009) Canada's Northern Strategy focuses on four priority areas: exercising our Arctic sovereignty; promoting social and economic development; protecting the North's environmental heritage; and improving and devolving northern governance, so that Northerners have a greater say in their own destiny. more>>
The Coast Guard in Canada’s Arctic (June 2009) Fourth Report from the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans calls for more attention to the future role and capability of the Coast Guard. more>>
Envisioning Disasters and Framing Solutions (January 2009) This report provides a qualitative analysis of risk factors for five potential marine incidents likely to happen as shipping, tourism, exploration and development of natural resources (e.g., oil, gas, minerals) occur with the retreating Arctic ice cover. more>>
Rising to the Arctic Challenge: the Cdn Coast Guard (May 2009) Senate Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans calls for a stronger Coast Guard to assert Canada’s presence in the North. more>>
The Arctic Ecosystem (Ongoing Updates) Environment Canada has prepared numerous reports on the Arctic Ecosystem in relation to Climate Change and Conservation Strategies. more>>
Borders
Updating the Secure Border Action Plan (June 2009) This document updates the Secure Border Action Plan from 2006 and reviews other important areas of interest that have emerged and which require investigation and action. more>>
Border Drug Threat Assessment (2007) This report, published jointly by the U.S. and Canadian governments, examines the current state of illicit drug smuggling across the United States-Canadian border. The report identifies the principal substances which are smuggled in both directions across the border. The authors place special emphasis on the cooperative efforts which law enforcement agencies on both sides of the border engage in and how this has influenced the movement of these illegal substances. (Note: be patient, this link takes a LONG time to load) more>>
People Screening Markets and Technologies Outlook 2009-2015 (May 2009) The report covers in detail existing and evolving markets and products in the following segments: Weapons detection; Explosives detection; Multi-Threat detection (including portals and standoff solutions); Biometrics; Profiling; and Behavior Tracking. more>>
UK: Borders, Immigration and Identity Action Plan (December 2006) This report uses the National Identity Scheme to strengthen borders of the United Kingdom and enforce compliance within the UK. more>>
Secure Border Action Plan (November 2006) This Action Plan on Secure Borders was prepared by the Customs and Immigration Union (formerly known as CEUDA) to help ensure enhanced border and domestic security for Canadians. more>>
CBRN & Hazmat
Investigations of radioactive/toxic releases from Los Alamos (June 2009) Conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this report summarizes the relative importance of identified releases in terms of potential health risks at Los Alamos. The Los Alamos facility had a single mission – perfection of the design and manufacture of the first atomic bombs. more>>
Chemical Risk Benchmark Report (2009) Marsh's Chemical Practice has produced a 2009 benchmark study that compares the risk management and insurance programs of more than 220 chemical industry buyers in the United States. more>>
Marine Security of Hazardous Chemical Cargo (2005) Marine shipments of hazardous chemical cargo may be attractive terrorist targets because of their large volume and inherent toxicity or flammability. The Maritime Transportation Security Act and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code give the U.S. Coast Guard far-ranging authority over the security of hazardous marine shipping. The agency has developed port security plans addressing how to deploy federal, state, and local resources to prevent terrorist attacks. more>>
CBRN & HAZMAT Incidents Decontamination Technologies (May 2009) This report describes existing and upcoming technologies, markets, business and funding opportunities related to producing, using, and/or stockpiling Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBRN) decontamination equipment and materials for the purpose of decontaminating people, as well as indoor and outdoor environments. more>>
Medical Response to a Radiologic/Nuclear Event (February 2009) Although the consequences of a radiologic dispersal device are substantial, and the detonation of a modest-sized (10 kiloton) improvised nuclear device is catastrophic, it is both possible and imperative that a medical response be planned. To meet this need, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response in the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration within government and with nongovernment partners, has developed a scientifically based comprehensive planning framework and Web-based “just-in-time” medical response information called Radiation Event Medical Management (available at http://www.remm.nlm.gov). more>>
American College of Radiology - Radiological Preparedness Guide (November 2002) This primer is intended to serve as a quick reference in the event of a radiation disaster. It summarizes information on preparing for a radiation emergency, handling contaminated persons, dose assessment and radiation exposure health effects. It also includes information on radiological findings related to agents of biological and chemical terrorism because radiologists may be involved in the diagnosis of conditions associated with such exposures. References are listed to develop more in-depth knowledge. more>>
Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents (March 2001) The MHMI series is a three volume set of pdfs (with a video) comprised of recommendations for on-scene (prehospital), and hospital medical management of patients exposed during a hazardous materials incident. Vol I: Emergency Medical Services; Vol II: Hospital Emergency Departments; Vol III: Medical Management Guidelines more>>
Crowd Security
Role of Public Transportation in Emergency Evacuation (2008) Transportation professionals are part of emergency management teams in some urban areas, but the potential for transportation in general and transit in particular to play a more significant role in emergency response and evacuation is far from being realized. more>>
People Screening Markets and Technologies Outlook 2009-2015 (May 2009) The report covers in detail existing and evolving markets and products in the following segments: Weapons detection; Explosives detection; Multi-Threat detection (including portals and standoff solutions); Biometrics; Profiling; and Behavior Tracking. more>>
Cyber
Global Spying: Probabilities In Modern Signals Intelligence (July 2009) This article presents insight to the realistic possibilities of Internet mass surveillance. It refutes the common argument is that there is so much traffic
that “they” can't listen to all chatter. more>>
Article: Cyberwar is Inevitable (Dec 2008) When it comes to a future cyberwar, the issue is no longer if it'll happen. Instead, the concern is when it'll happen, how bad it'll be, and how many attacks we'll have to withstand. more>>
Top 25 Most Dangerous Programming Errors (May 2009) This report lists significant programming errors that can lead to serious software vulnerabilities. They occur frequently, are often easy to find and easy to exploit. They are dangerous because they will frequently allow attackers to completely take over the software, steal data, or prevent the
software from operating. more>>
2009 Data Breach Investigations Report (May 2009) This Report covers this chaotic period in history from the viewpoint of Verizon forensic investigators. The 90 confirmed breaches within Verizon's 2008 caseload encompass an astounding 285 million compromised records. These records have a compelling story to tell, and the pages of this report are dedicated to relaying it. more>>
Economic
Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010 (Sept 2009) Issued by the Geneva-based World Economic Forum, this year’s Report profiles a total of 133 economies, providing the most comprehensive assessment of its kind, with an extensive section of data tables and global rankings covering over 100 indicators. more>>
Initiatives on Banking and Government (Aug 2009) CDFAI Fellow, Colin Robertson describes how the Canadian banking system and good government initiatives have helped the nation weather the economic recession and garner the rare distinction as the only country in the industrialized world that has not faced a single bank failure, nor called for bailouts or government intervention in financial and mortgage sectors. more>>
Economic Insecurity is a Global Crisis (Economic security promotes happiness, and is beneficial for growth and social stability. This is acentral finding of a new ILO report, which attemptsfor the first time to measure social and economicsecurity of individuals and countries around the world. more>>
Energy & Utilities
NEWS REPORT: Saudi Arabia and the oil bank (16 Jan 2010) As crude oil prices climbed back over US$80.00 per barrel during 2009 (after the dramatic spike to $147 and subsequent collapse to $35) U.S. politicians and regulators were in no doubt as to who to blame. more>>
Correlational Examination of Oil Resources and Armed Conflict (Dec 2009) The capability for global resource competition to serve as a driver for conflict has established the need to more fully examine the relationship between energy resources and conflict. In particular, oil resources have emerged as a potential driver for both internal and external conflict. By James E. McGinley more>>
Liquefied Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities (May 2009) The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) shipping, handling and storage infrastructure is extremely vulnerable to a terrorist attack which, if successful, could have catastrophic results – both in terms of lives lost and economic impact. Securing this infrastructure is quickly becoming a top national security priority. more>>
Environment
Latest Earthquakes in the World (updates daily) This site lists the latest global earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.5 or greater in the United States and Adjacent Areas, and a magnitude of 4.5 or greater in the rest of the world – for the last 7 days. more>>
Remote Sensing Can Predict Coastal Storm Impacts (Nov 2009) To predict the path and landfall of a hurricane or other coastal storm and assess
the damage, emergency managers and scientists need continuous information on the storm’s path, strength, predicted landfall, and expected damage over large areas. Satellite and airborne remote sensors can provide the required information in a timely and reliable way. The lessons learned from hurricane Katrina are helping optimize future approaches for tracking hurricanes and predicting their impact on coastal ecosystems and developed areas. more>>
Arctic Sovereignty Report for Canada (July 2009) Canada's Northern Strategy focuses on four priority areas: exercising our Arctic sovereignty; promoting social and economic development; protecting the North's environmental heritage; and improving and devolving northern governance, so that Northerners have a greater say in their own destiny. more>>
Cdn Assessment of Vulnerabilities and Adaptive Capacity (Human Health in a Changing Climate: A Canadian Assessment of Vulnerabilities and Adaptive Capacity. Users must request a hard copy. more>>
Health Canada Reports (various) (Health Canada has released numerous reports on topics related to Climate Change and Health. For a compendium, check this web site. more>>
Vulnerability of Energy Infrastructure to Environmental Change (April 2009) A Chatham House Briefing Paper by Cleo Paskal on environment-related disruptions to hydroelectric installations, offshore oil and gas production, pipelines, electrical transmission and nuclear power generation. more>>
Fire
Fire Safety for Buses (June 2009) SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden has recently completed a major project on fire safety in buses. more>>
Health & Medical
Evaluation of the Pandemic Preparedness (As part of the Government of Canada’s Avian Influenza and Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Strategy, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Infection and
Immunity was charged with developing and supporting pandemic influenza preparedness research programs. The CIHR supports research intended to improve Canada's ability to prevent and/or respond to an influenza pandemic. This document presents the findings of a formative, midterm evaluation of the research initiative. more>>
Cdn Assessment of Vulnerabilities and Adaptive Capacity (2009) Events have illustrated that both under-developed and developed countries can be overwhelmed by climatic events and that people living in Canada may be vulnerable to climate risks. more>>
EMS Education Standards Gap Analysis Template (July 2009) This Gap Analysis Template is intended for use by governments, educators and others as they begin to define the specific differences at the state and local level between current and future EMS education delivery. It is useful to consider gaps between an existing scope of practice compared to what may be implemented under the new SOP model and the Education Standards. This document can be used to begin identifying educational content that will need to be accounted for in the transition of existing EMS personnel as well as the delivery of future programs. more>>
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Studies & Reports (March 2009) AHRQ has developed more than 60 emergency preparedness-related studies, workshops, and conferences to help hospitals and health care systems prepare for public health emergencies. Many of these projects were made possible through collaboration with ASPR and other federal agencies. For more information, contact AHRQ Public Affairs: 301-427-1859 or 301-427-1855 more>>
WHO Phases of Pandemic Alert (2009) The World Health Organization has retained the use of a six-phased approach for easy incorporation of new recommendations and approaches into existing national preparedness and response plans. more>>
Home Health Care Response During a Flu Pandemic (2009) Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues and Resources, a report identifying home health care as a critical component in providing care during a pandemic influenza event and offering resources to home health care providers and community planners to prepare for such an event, was released today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in collaboration with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). more>>
Industry
Industry & Defense Applications Forecast 2010-2015 (Feb 2009) High Altitude Aerial Platforms & Payloads: New in-depth report includes detailed analysis of today’s persistent market, its inhibitors, drivers, and opportunities, combined with penetrating technical examination of both flight platforms and payloads.
The report covers a wide spectrum of upcoming military and private industry business opportunities in areas as:
– Counter IED
– Missile Defense
– Tactical Communications in Urban and Mountainous areas
– Commercial Communications such as Cell Phone and Internet
– Mobile Internet Protocol Television
– Border Protection and Maritime Patrol
– First Responders Communication and Surveillance Support
– Satellite Radio without the Satellites
– Google Earth-type Imagery on demand
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Infrastructure
Infrastructure Vulnerabilities for Liquefied Natural Gas (May 2009) The global LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) shipping, handling and storage infrastructure is extremely vulnerable to a terrorist attack which, if successful, could have catastrophic results – both in terms of lives lost and economic impact. Securing this infrastructure is quickly becoming a top national security priority. more>>
Intel
Global Spying: Probabilities In Modern Signals Intelligence (July 2009) This article presents insight to the realistic possibilities of mass Internet surveillance by refuting the common argument is that there is too much traffic
to be able to "listen" to all chatter. more>>
Global Homeland Security, Defense & Intel Markets Outlook (May 2009) The new report details the future Technology and market trends of major HLS-HLD market sectors including: Biometrics, Aviation security, Maritime security, Information. Technology and Cyber terror security, CBRN security, Infrastructure security, Counter terror intelligence, the private sector HLS, RFID based systems, Border security, Perimeter security, First responders, HLS-HLD C3I systems, Nuclear-Radiological screening systems, and more. more>>
The Changing Landscape of Communications Intelligence (May 2009) Recent conflicts have featured innovative approaches to communications intelligence, which include utilizing civilian telephone networks to achieve tactical and psychological objectives. The “cell war” between the IDF and Hamas is indicative of an ongoing global struggle between asymmetrical insurgents and state actors to control large-scale telecommunications structures. more>>
Marine
Marine Security of Hazardous Chemical Cargo (2005) Marine shipments of hazardous chemical cargo may be attractive terrorist targets because of their large volume and inherent toxicity or flammability. The Maritime Transportation Security Act and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code give the U.S. Coast Guard far-ranging authority over the security of hazardous marine shipping. The agency has developed port security plans addressing how to deploy federal, state, and local resources to prevent terrorist attacks. more>>
Natural Hazards
World Disasters Report (2008) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society Report links natural disasters to HIV risk. Certain problems affect HIV-positive people more than others, such as natural disasters. Disruption of medical supplies can cause resistance to treatment for those on anti-retroviral drugs. Malnutrition is likely to speed up progression of HIV... more>>
News Reports of Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather (current) Coverage of bushfires in Australia, earthquakes in China, Cyclones in Burma, floods in Bangladesh, and more. more>>
Natural Hazards Management (Jan 2007) Climate change poses a serious challenge to social and economic development in all countries. While international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are essential, adaptation to the impacts of climate change must also be integrated into sectoral and economic policies worldwide. This volume examines the implications of climate change for the economies in the European Alps. It focuses on adaptation measures to address two key vulnerabilities: increasing losses in winter tourism due to reduced snow cover, and increased exposure of settlements and infrastructure to natural hazards. more>>
Policing
Policy
Strengthening the Defence role in disaster management (This Special Report, authored by Athol Yates and Anthony Bergin argues that it’s time for Defence to more fully incorporate domestic disaster assistance tasks as part of its core business.
Defence is likely to be used more frequently in the future to assist in domestic disaster management. There will be larger and more frequent extreme weather events with a growing community and political expectation to use military resources to support whole-of-government counter-disaster efforts.
Three key actions should be taken:
- Government should clarify that disaster assistance is a defence priority task. Elevating domestic disaster assistance into a core Defence activity will ensure that this priority flows through the Defence organisation.
- Defence should undertake a fundamental review of its domestic disaster assistance role with the goal of maximising its contribution to disaster management. This is likely to involve modifying existing organisations, policies and procedures, logistics and training.
- Defence and civil counter-disaster organisations should work together to facilitate the transfer of capability development, research and development and other skills to accelerate the development of the states and territories next-generation disaster management systems. more>>
Research from global think tanks, institutes and governments (Policypointers is an online facility created to enable those involved in government, academe and the media to gain rapid access to the research and conclusions of think tanks, research institutes and government departments around the world. more>>
Report of the OAG: Emergency Mgmt - Public Safety Canada (Fall 2009) Public Safety Canada is responsible for coordinating the management of emergencies among federal departments and agencies. This includes establishing policies and programs for the preparation, testing and exercising, and implementing emergency management plans; monitoring and coordinating a common federal approach to emergency response along with the provinces – an “all-hazards” approach incorporating prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; and coordinating the protection of critical infrastructure. This report examines how Public Safety Canada carries out these responsibilities and its efforts to enhance emergency response and recovery in coordination with six other departments that have specific roles in emergency management. This audit covers performance of federal departments and agencies and events (2005–2009). more>>
Emergency Management – Public Safety Canada (2005-2009) Public Safety Canada is responsible for coordinating the management of emergencies among federal departments and agencies. This includes establishing policies and programs for the preparation, testing and exercising, and implementing emergency management plans; monitoring and
coordinating a common federal approach to emergency response along with the provinces – an “all-hazards” approach incorporating prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; and coordinating the protection of critical infrastructure. This report examines how Public Safety Canada carries out these responsibilities and its efforts to enhance emergency response and recovery in coordination with six other departments that have specific roles in emergency management. more>>
Security for the Next Generation (June 2009) The security of the UK and its citizens remains the highest priority for the Government. Since publication of last year’s National Security Strategy, substantial work to strengthen our national security framework has been driven forward. This report updates an assessment of the threats faced in the UK and the underlying drivers of insecurity. It also announces plans for addressing changing security threats in long-established environments and tackling challenges in new and evolving domains such as cyberspace. more>>
National Security Strategy – UK (March 2008) The UK has published the first annual update of the National Security Strategy which sets out an updated assessment of the national security threats facing the UK and includes proposals for combating threats to cyber security. more>>
Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty Strategy (July 2009) The North is a fundamental part of Canada's heritage and national identity. As a vital component to its future as a nation, the federal government released a report on its Northern Strategy. more>>
A Recommended Canadian Aerospace Policy (February 2009) The Canadian Society for Senior Engineers (CSSE) ranks the various Canadian Aerospace program areas, and makes strong recommendations to the Government of Canada. Included among them is a call to increase R&D funding in these areas. more>>
Getting it Done in Foreign Policy (April 28, 2009) In this address to the Canadian Airports Council, Derek Burney, former Ambassador to the US and CDFAI Senior Research Fellow, argues that in the midst of this global recession and time of uncertainty for geopolitical institutions such as NATO and the G8, Canada must reinvigorate its relationship with the United States if it is to have meaningful global influence). more>>
Terror
French Approach to Counterterrorism (Jan 2010) There are a number of reasons why France has not suffered a terrorist attack in more than a decade. One reason is due to the successes of the country’s experienced and well-established counterterrorism apparatus. more>>
Terrorism in the West 2008 (July 2009) A review of terrorism trends, incidents, and landmark court cases. Eds: Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Joshua Goodman & Laura Grossman. (Washington DC: Foundation for the Defense of Democracy, Center for Terrorism Research) more>>
Ethno-Religious Conflict in Europe (Feb 2009) This paper addresses sources of societal tensions and violent conflict involving minority groups of Muslim culture in contemporary Europe. Six country studies are presented: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Russia and the United Kingdom. more>>
Centre for Social Cohesion: UK Terror convictions (June 2009) One in seven Islamist-related convictions in the last decade have had links with the radical group al-Muhajiroun. more>>
Evolution of Terrorist Networks (October 2008) This article will attempt to show how a recent plot in the UK, known by its police codename Operation Praline, and the broader international conspiracy that supported the group responsible may constitute an organic evolution of terrorist networks towards al-Qaeda “architect” Abu Musab al-Suri’s nizam la tanzim – “a system, not secret organization.” more>>
Suicide as a Tool of Insurgency Campaigns (April 2009) This paper by Luis de la Corte and Andrea Giménez-Salinas offers a short review of the recent scientific literature about three main issues related to suicide violence. more>>
Counter Extremism: Lessons for Australia (June 2009) In the preparation of the new Australian white paper on counter-terrorism, this policy analysis, authored by Anthony Bergin, recommends a wide array of policy measures. more>>
Ideological Influences and Patterns of Jihadism in Europe (February 2009) Petter Nesser (FFI) – After the invasion of Iraq, European nations that joined the Bush Administration’s War on Terror became targets for terrorist cells composed of people with varying ties to al-Qaida, many of whom were Europeans by citizenship, or ethnicity. What were the ideological influences and patterns of jihadi terrorism in Europe? more>>
The Search for a Jihadi Identity in Europe (March 2009) Norwegian Defense Research Establishment Research Fellow, Petter Nesser, presented this paper at the conference “Understanding Jihadism: Origins, Evolution and Future Perspectives” Oslo, 19-21 March 2009. more>>
TE-SAT 2009: EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (May 2009) The European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report, better known as the TE-SAT, aims to provide law enforcement officials, policy makers
and the general public with a fact-based
understanding with regard to terrorism in the
European Union (EU). In addition to the presentation
of facts, it seeks to identify trends in the
development of this phenomenon. more>>
State Department 2008 Annual Report (April 2009) In an annual report on terrorism, the State Department says "Al-Qaeda remained the greatest terrorist threat to the United States and its partners" even though its structures have weakened and public support has waned. And it warns that Al-Qaeda "has reconstituted some of its pre-9/11 operational capabilities" by using the Pakistan border areas, replacing key leaders, and restoring some "central control" by its top leadership. The report notes that since the September 11 attacks, Al-Qaeda and its allies have moved from Afghanistan into Pakistan where they have built "a safe haven to hide, train terrorists, communicate with followers, plot attacks, and send fighters to support the insurgency in Afghanistan." more>>
National Counterterrorism Center 2008 Report (April 2009) The NCTC compiles observations on types of attacks and attackers, numbers of victims and targets, and assesses trends.
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Transit & Transport
Assessing Canada’s “No-fly list” Safeguards (Nov 2009) This audit report by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada examined whether the Department of Transport Canada has adequate controls and safeguards to collect, use, disclose, retain, dispose, protect and ensure the accuracy of personal information under the Passenger Protect Program. The core of the Passenger Protect Program is the Specified Persons
List, otherwise known as Canada’s “No-fly list.” more>>
Report into the London Terrorist Attacks (March 2006) more>>
Role of Transit in Emergency Evacuation (The Transportation Research Board of the National Academies just published this study on transit and its role in emergency evacuation. "The purpose of this study, which was requested by Congress and funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Transit Cooperative Research Program, is to evaluate the potential role of transit systems in accommodating the evacuation, egress, and ingress of people from or to critical locations in times of emergency. Its focus is on transit systems serving the 38 largest urbanized areas in the United States - a proxy for those systems serving populations larger than 1 million. more>>
Securing Mass Transit: A Challenge for Homeland Security (June 2008) Securing America's mass transit systems presents a real challenge for federal, state, and local agencies and for the transit systems themselves. Long routes and open facilities make the systems vulnerable and very limited financial resources make it difficult for systems to reduce those vulnerabilities. more>>
Privacy and Video Surveillance in Mass Transit Systems (Executive Summary) In addition to outlining the results of an investigation into the Toronto Transit Commission’s plans for the expansion of its video surveillance system, the report provides a review of the literature into the effectiveness of video surveillance, as well as an assessment of the role that Privacy-Enhancing Technologies play in protecting privacy. more>>
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