François-Philippe Champagne

The West Block Transcript – Episode 33, Season 13 – National

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THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 33, Season 13Sunday, April 28, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:François-Philippe Champagne, Innovation, Science and Industry MinisterSviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian Opposition Leader Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Buying essential, like groceries, is becoming increasingly out of reach for many Canadians. Ottawa said they have a plan, so where are the results? I’m Mercedes Stephenson. The … Read more

Contentious Liberal plan to overhaul cybersecurity faces more scrutiny – National

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Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is defending the Liberal’s plans to overhaul critical infrastructure protection in Canada amid continued concerns Bill C-26 could undermine both Canadians’ privacy and government transparency. Bill C-26 would give Champagne and his successors the ability to order private companies, such as banks and telecoms, in five critical sectors tied to national … Read more

The Feds Are Banning The Zero Flipper For Car Thefts In Canada

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The federal government of Canada is banning the Flipper Zero due to its alleged use in car thefts. The feds say criminals are using the Flipper to steal cars by intercepting and copying wireless signals that key fobs emit. This is mostly wrong, according to Vice, which cites cybersecurity experts who say the Flipper is … Read more