Canada launches cyber security certification to protect defence supply chains

(DigWatch) The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification, establishing a baseline set of cyber security requirements for suppliers involved in defence contracts. The measure will begin phased implementation from summer 2026, with certification required at the contract award stage. A programme that forms part of Canada’s broader effort to strengthen resilience across defence supply chains, responding to increasing cyber threats targeting contractors and sensitive information. – Canada launches cyber security certification to protect defence supply chains | Digital Watch Observatory