Emergency Management Act in Canada
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What is the primary purpose of the Emergency Management Act?

  • To allocate funding for emergency preparedness programs
  • To define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in Canada's emergency management system (correct)
  • To provide a framework for international cooperation during disasters
  • To establish guidelines for emergency response and recovery efforts

What is the role of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness according to the Act?

  • To represent Canada in international emergency management forums
  • To coordinate emergency management activities among government institutions and cooperate with provinces and other entities (correct)
  • To allocate funding for emergency management initiatives at the provincial level
  • To oversee the deployment of emergency response teams during disasters

What is the purpose of the Emergency Management Framework for Canada?

  • To establish guidelines for emergency response and recovery efforts
  • To establish a common approach for collaborative emergency management initiatives (correct)
  • To allocate funding for emergency preparedness programs
  • To define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in Canada's emergency management system

What types of emergencies and disasters does Public Safety Canada help Canadians prepare for?

<p>All kinds of hazards – natural, human-induced, and technological (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the trend of disasters?

<p>The frequency of disasters is not mentioned (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a responsibility of other federal ministers in the Emergency Management Act?

<p>Coordinating emergency response efforts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is NOT listed under the Principles of Emergency Management?

<p>Cost-effectiveness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the concept of Resilience?

<p>The capacity to adapt and recover from disturbances (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a priority area for overall resilience in Emergency Management?

<p>Allocate resources based on cost-benefit analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of building resilient capacity, according to the text?

<p>To empower citizens, responders, organizations, and governments to share responsibility in preventing disasters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of enhancing disaster response capacity and coordination?

<p>To foster the development of new capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase "building back better" in the context of the text?

<p>Rebuilding infrastructure to be more resilient to future disasters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate purpose of emergency management?

<p>To save lives, preserve the environment, and protect property and the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four interdependent components of Emergency Management?

<p>Prevention, mitigation, response, recovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Prevention and Mitigation in Emergency Management aim to do?

<p>To adapt to, eliminate, or reduce the risks of disasters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Preparedness defined in Emergency Management?

<p>By being ready to respond to a disaster before it occurs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Recovery and Prevention/Mitigation in Emergency Management?

<p>Long-term sustainable recovery is strongly related to prevention and mitigation of future disasters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Resilient capacity built through in the process of building resilience in communities?

<p>Empowering citizens, communities, governments, systems, and society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What plays a role in increasing the potential for various types of catastrophes?

<p>Heightened movement of people around the world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Response defined in Emergency Management?

<p>By acting after a disaster to manage its consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some potential consequences of inside jobs according to the text?

<p>Reputational damage and substantial financial losses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with insider threats?

<p>Implementing strong cybersecurity measures and providing training programs for staff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in minimizing harm from insider threats?

<p>Taking proactive measures against vulnerabilities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do companies need to invest time and resources following serious incidents caused by insider threats?

<p>To rebuild public trust which can take years and cost millions of dollars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential strategy for preventing and addressing internal malfeasance?

<p>Conducting thorough background checks during hiring processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes understanding the concept of an inside job important for businesses and individuals according to the text?

<p>It can help in minimizing harm and promoting ethical practices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does financial fraud involve?

<p>Deliberately misappropriating funds for personal gain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are data breaches typically caused within an organization?

<p>Due to negligence or intentional actions by employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of inside jobs, what does espionage involve?

<p>Obtaining and using secret information through covert means (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which company's collapse was primarily attributed to accounting irregularities?

<p>Enron (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common motivation behind insider trading?

<p>Gaining personal financial advantage through non-public information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Data breaches' refer to unauthorized access of sensitive information typically due to:

<p>Negligence or intentional actions by employees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted by technology in the coming decade?

<p>25% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the competencies in the EU digital framework?

<p>Programming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Law enforcement is increasing its use of technology for which of the following purposes?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the public's awareness of threats to personal privacy and security through computer crime?

<p>The public has become more aware of such threats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is a digital competency framework needed in Canada?

<p>Yes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What competencies are included in the EU digital framework?

<p>Literacy, numeracy, science, foreign languages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason mentioned for law enforcement increasing its use of technology?

<p>To support community safety and update training requirements for police officers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the need for a digital competency framework in Canada?

<p>A digital competency framework is needed in Canada (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Canadian jobs will be heavily disrupted by technology in the coming decade?

<p>25% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the public's awareness of threats to personal privacy and security through computer crime?

<p>The public has become more aware of such threats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component in dealing with the evolving nature of police and security work?

<p>Interoperability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a challenge to law enforcement?

<p>Interference from media outlets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Canada Public Safety Information Network (CPSIN)?

<p>To establish a national information network for Canada's criminal justice system and law enforcement agencies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an objective for next-level border security?

<p>Increase physical barriers and security personnel at borders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Border Enforcement Security Task Force?

<p>To support joint investigations and law enforcement action at and between ports of entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Beyond the Border Action Plan aim to achieve?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)?

<p>To strengthen Canada's ability to protect its citizens while facilitating legitimate travel and trade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'addressing threats early' refer to in the context of the beyond-the-border initiatives?

<p>Proactively addressing potential threats to Canadian sovereignty, economic competitiveness, and infrastructure security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key components of the beyond-the-border initiatives?

<p>Immigration control and refugee management (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the perimeter security initiative between Canada and the United States?

<p>To enhance regulatory cooperation and address security and trade issues across the shared border (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for strengthening the shared security of Canada and the United States?

<p>Addressing potential threats at the earliest possible point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the beyond-the-border initiatives between Canada and the United States?

<p>To facilitate legitimate travel and trade while addressing security threats proactively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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