Let's Talk Critical Infrastructure
Renewal of the National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure
Canada’s critical 
infrastructure is facing a range of evolving challenges. A renewed approach will better support the safety, security, health and economic well-being of Canadians.
Feedback was sought on issues such as: modernizing the definition of critical infrastructure; prioritizing the most vital critical infrastructure, and; supporting risk management for complex and changing threats.
The online consultation is now closed
The What We Heard Report provides a review of the gaps identified by participants regarding the National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure. These are examined through the current objectives: partnership building, all-hazards risk-management and information sharing. Respondents also proposed new objectives and approaches for protecting Canada's critical infrastructure.
The National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure, established in 2009, provides a framework for public/private cross-sector partnerships and sets a common vision for strengthening Canada's security and resilience. Following an examination of the National Strategy, it was recommended that it be modernized to better reflect the evolving risk landscape.
The Discussion Paper explains the key drivers of change in the realms of cyber security, climate change, geo-poltical risk and economic prosperity. It also provides essential context for the questions posed to participants on seven themes: the defintion of critical infrastructure, sector composition, interdependencies, designation, supports, collabration and objectives.
What's Next?
The online consultation is now closed.
The "What We Heard" report was released in October 2022.
Thanks to your input, priority areas identified in the report will help shape a renewed Strategy and approach to Canada’s critical infrastructure resilience in 2023 and beyond.
