ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with the global cyber security and cyber threat environment where the concept of sovereignty in cyber space including the current state of international governance is illustrated. It opens up with the statement of Canada’s cyber security strategy including Canadian context on cyber security where Canada’s cultural understanding, institutions, the role of the legislature, and the societal implications of cyber security are discussed. Data is gathered from various Internet sources as well as government and non-government policy papers. In general, Canadians are aware of their cyber vulnerabilities yet they believe that cyber security laws offer a collective good in securing their safety by providing them suggestions and guidelines for cyber preparedness according to a report published in 2016. Canada also has unique characteristics being a member of 5-Eyes in defense of its cyber environment and an organization such as OPC that oversees implementation of cyber laws in the country.
