In June, the Canadian federal government issued a new National Cyber Security Strategy. The strategy was based in part on the results of the government's Cyber Review, which took place from 2016–2018. The new strategy emphasizes detection, deterrence, and prosecution of cybercrime. Accordingly, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police plans to add new cyber investigators who will handle future reports of illegal activity online and liaise with foreign partners to identify potential threats.

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