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Title:

First Nations Policing Cyber Strengthening Project

Agreement Number:

21397

Agreement Value:

$150,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

The purpose is to increase law enforcement officers’ knowledge and toolkit to respond to cyber-crime incidents while increasing collaboration and knowledge sharing with partner police agencies in cities and First Nations Communities across Alberta. The project also includes a public awareness campaign that will utilize best practices from across North America to educate Canadians on their cyber safety and the importance of being alert and cautious while using the web and other cyber programs.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The understanding of cyber vulnerabilities and threats is enhanced among stakeholders; research funded through the CSCP will potentially impact evidence based decision making; community based and Indigenous systems and information are less vulnerable and better secured against cyber threats.

Location:

Tsuut’ina Nation, Alberta, CA T3T 0E1

Reference Number:

214-2020-2021-Q4-0135

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

107954703

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

File Number: 5001-21397

Recipient's Legal Name:

Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service

Program:

(CSCP) Cyber Security Cooperation Program

Program Purpose:

The program aims to contribute to the federal government’s leadership role in advancing cyber security in Canada. By enabling close collaboration with other levels of governments, the private sector, academia, and non-governmental organizations, the CSCP’s purpose will be to commission research and yield comprehensive results that help position Canadian governments, businesses, and citizens to better anticipate trends, adapt to a changing environment, and remain on the leading edge of innovation in cyber security.