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Canada Just Made CPCSC Mandatory. Your Next Defence Contract Depends On It
On April 14, 2026, the Government of Canada formally introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification. Level 1 will be required in select defence contracts beginning in Summer 2026. To become certified, suppliers must complete and attest to meeting all Level 1 criteria. That's not a distant deadline. For companies that haven't started preparing, it's closer than it looks
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