Topic:"Infrastructure Planning" in M12600

2025 Nova Scotia Power's Cybersecurity Incident Report REDACTED 1 Existing Safeguards 2 3 At the time of the Incident, NS Power had implemented a common set of cybersecurity standards 4 and policies that are informed, in part, by the Natio...

AI summary This document outlines Nova Scotia Power's cybersecurity safeguards, including alignment with NIST's Cybersecurity Framework and compliance with NERC standards. It highlights the company's continuous improvements and recent two-year update to its cybersecurity practices to ensure alignment with current policies and anticipated changes.

NS Power Cyber Incident Report Appendix B Page 1 of 7 Affected Regulatory Matters Report 2 - October 1 Report 3 - November 3 Report 4 - December 1 Latest update Forecast Restoration of Normal Activities CIS Replacement Project Introduced N...

AI summary The CIS Replacement Project, affected by a cybersecurity incident, has been delayed. NS Power reported this delay in its compliance filing M11884, and an application for the project is expected to be submitted to the NSEB in 2026.

Spaceport going live LAUNCH PADS FROM A1 It has a lease with Quebec rocket manufacturer Reaction Dynamics for another pad, and Matier said talks are underway to sign leases on the other two pads. McGuinty said at the Monday announcement in...

AI summary Space Port Nova Scotia is advancing with the construction of additional launch pads and infrastructure. The project aims to establish Canada's sovereign launch capacity, with support from federal grants and partnerships with Canadian companies. The facility is expected to create jobs and foster the growth of Canada's space industry.

t to rescind the permit. Transport Canada issued an amendment approval for ARCP's project on Oct. 23 to replace the April 2024 approval. The case is now before the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Halifax regional council passed amendme...

AI summary Transport Canada amended ARCP's project approval in October 2024, and the case is now before the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Halifax Regional Council passed amendments in October 2025 to restrict infilling in Dartmouth Cove. The province approved these amendments with conditions, including verifying property boundaries and federal jurisdiction compliance. The city responded that it met the conditions.

4 Project: MV90 Restoration sk Name → Duration → Start → Finish → % Complete → ▲ MV90 Restoration 380 days Thu 5/1/25 Wed 10/14/26 67% ▷ Initiation 5 days Thu 5/1/25 Wed 5/7/25 100% ◆ Release 1 - MOC - MV90 for analog meter data retrieval...

AI summary The MV90 Restoration project, managed by NSP, involves multiple phases including initiation, planning, execution, and integration with the CIS. The project is 67% complete, with some phases fully completed and others ongoing.

7 Project: Grid Model Management Restoration ask Name → Duration → Start → Finish → % Complete 175 days Mon 11/3/25 Fri 7/3/26 88% Initiation 5 days Mon 11/3/25 Fri 11/7/25 100% Planning & Design 60 days Mon 11/10/25 Fri 1/30/26 100% Relea...

AI summary The Grid Model Management Restoration project is 88% complete, with key phases including Initiation, Planning & Design, and two Releases (ArcGIS and ArcFM Designer) that are 75% complete. The project is scheduled to finish in July 2026.

10 Project: OpenView / ActiVu Restoration Task Name ▼ Duration → Start ▼ Finish ▼ % Complete ▼ ■ OpenView / ActiVu Restoration 145 days Mon 11/3/25 Fri 5/22/26 92% Initiation 5 days Mon 11/3/25 Fri 11/7/25 100% Planning & Design 20 days Mo...

AI summary The OpenView / ActiVu Restoration project is 92% complete and is scheduled to finish on May 22, 2026. The project is divided into several phases, with the Initiation and Planning & Design phases completed, and the Release 2 - Execution & Build (ActiVu) phase currently at 80% completion.

INTRODUCTION AND STRATEGIC OVERVIEW NSPI is a vertically integrated regulated electric utility. It is the primary electricity supplier in Nova Scotia, Canada. NSPI has $8.1 billion of assets and provides electricity generation, transmissio...

AI summary NSPI is a major regulated electric utility in Nova Scotia with significant generating and transmission assets. It has diversified its energy mix, with over 40% of sales from renewable sources in 2025 and a significant reduction in solid fuel generation. NSPI has also invested in grid-scale battery storage and has contracts for renewable energy from independent producers and COMFIT participants.

Nova Scotia Energy Reform Act: On October 15, 2025, the Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator ("IESO Nova Scotia") announced that the organization will be phased in over two phases during an 18-month period. On December 1, 2025, t...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Independent Energy System Operator (IESO Nova Scotia) is being phased in over an 18-month period, with the first phase completed in December 2025 and the second expected in 2027. This transition follows the enactment of Bill 404 - Energy Reform (2024) Act in April 2024, which established the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) and initiated the transition to IESO Nova Scotia.

Supply Chain Risk NSPl's ability to meet customer energy requirements, respond to storm-related disruptions and invest in capital in a cost-effective and timely manner are dependent on maintaining an efficient supply chain. Domestic and gl...

AI summary NSPI's ability to meet energy demands, manage disruptions, and invest in capital is dependent on an efficient supply chain. Supply chain issues, trade restrictions, inflation, labor shortages, and international conflicts could delay deliveries, increase costs, or cause shortages of critical materials and resources.

Technology Risk NSPI relies on various technology systems to manage operations, including increasing reliance on IT solutions operated by third parties, such as software as a service and third party cloud hosting. This subjects NSPI to inh...

AI summary NSPI faces technology risks due to reliance on third-party IT systems and the rapid evolution of AI. These risks include operational disruption, increased vulnerability to cyberattacks, and potential failure to integrate AI effectively, which could lead to adverse outcomes. The company's digital transformation strategy involves significant investment in emerging technologies, increasing project risks.

Technology Enablement The Incident disrupted foundational technology services, which created dependencies that impacted the restoration of some business functions and required employees to rely on contingency solutions. To address these ch...

AI summary The Incident disrupted foundational technology services, leading to dependencies that impacted business functions. A secure network rebuild, device re-imaging, and backup programs are underway to restore operations and ensure continuity.

CIS Replacement Project As noted by the NSEB in its letter of September 17, 2025, the CIS replacement capital project has been delayed by the Incident. NS Power said its investigation into the cybersecurity incident "could impact the direc...

AI summary The CIS replacement project has been delayed due to a cybersecurity incident, as noted by the NSEB and confirmed by NS Power. NS Power provided an updated project timeline in its compliance filing for M11884.

) There are no proposed NSPML O&M costs for 2026 related to or affected by this cyber incident.[10](#page-13-0) This is not expected to have an impact on customers. Joint-Use Agreement Proceeding The Joint-Use Agreement Proceeding (M12149)...

AI summary The cyber incident has affected the Joint-Use Agreement Proceeding (M12149) and NS Power's ability to analyze and track OM&G costs and service times related to pole installations. NS Power has not completed an analysis of capital and operational costs due to the incident, and historical data tracking is currently unavailable.

Dispatch Study Action Plan Quarterly Update In its Dispatch Study Action Plan Quarterly Update provided to the NSEB dated September 26, 2025, the Company provided updates related to the Incident impacts on the ECC Optimization Tools Projec...

AI summary The Company provided an update to the NSEB on the Dispatch Study Action Plan, noting that the ECC Optimization Tools Project is expected to be finalized by the end of March 2026, with efforts ongoing to accelerate implementation.

Additional Capabilities NS Power continues to expand access to real-time operational data, with progress made in restoring the plant information systems and onboarding users for access. Connections have now been established for several gen...

AI summary NS Power is enhancing real-time data access, restoring reporting systems, and rebuilding operational applications. Progress includes establishing connections for generating assets, restoring critical reports, and advancing asset management and fuel management systems to support decision-making and operational oversight.

Recovery Timeline NS Power remains focused on restoring its most critical business functions by continuing to rebuild and stabilize the supporting technologies and infrastructure that enable them. Over the past month, significant progress...

AI summary NS Power is focused on restoring critical business functions by rebuilding infrastructure and technology platforms, with progress made in data integration, networking, and disaster recovery. System restoration is expected to continue through 2026, prioritizing operational needs and long-term resiliency.

— PROGRAM ST DUCTIOE — РКОВКА М ЗТ RUCIURE — The Restoration Program is structured into five (5) key portfolios of work – focusing on restoring business capabilities. Portfolio Scope Summary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Recovery and...

AI summary The Restoration Program is divided into five key portfolios: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer, Additional Capabilities, Cybersecurity, and Technology Enablement, each focusing on restoring critical business systems and operations.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) PowerPlan Pow...

AI summary The document outlines adjustments to the completion timelines of various projects, including PowerPlan, AMI HES, ADMS Resiliency, Aligne Fuels & PI, and Self-Serve Analytics & Bl. The changes are attributed to additional scope, resourcing constraints, and planning activities.

Technology Enablement Progress has continued in strengthening the technology environment that supports core business operations and resilience objectives. Disaster recovery infrastructure has been configured and deployed, with backup and c...

AI summary The document highlights ongoing progress in enhancing the technology environment to support core business operations and resilience. Key initiatives include the deployment of disaster recovery infrastructure, network and security improvements, and the establishment of a fully operational Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) site.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale Technology Enablement Data Centre Computer Hardw...

AI summary Several projects have had their completion dates adjusted to TBD due to changes in sequencing and governance processes. Regulatory reports for affected matters have also been updated with new dates and forecasted restoration timelines.

A.3 Corporate Threat Intelligence - Dragos OT/ICS Cybersecurity Year in Review (Dragos, Inc., 2024; 2025): Dragos, the - leading industrial cybersecurity firm, tracked 26 active OT-focused threat groups as of - 2025. Russian-nexus groups i...

AI summary The document highlights cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, particularly electric utilities, with a focus on OT networks. Russian-nexus threat groups like ELECTRUM, KAMACITE, and VOLTZITE are actively targeting Western infrastructure. Only 30% of OT networks have sufficient visibility to detect threats, and 56% lack visibility beyond the IT/OT boundary, a vulnerability exploited in the NSP Attack. There has also been a 44% increase in exploitation of public-facing applications and active ransomware groups.

IR B-2 — IT/OT Segmentation - (a) Describe the segmentation controls that existed between NSP's IT and OT networks as of March 18, 2025. - (b) NSP's Monthly Update 6 (March 2026) disclosed that post-attack remediation included "the continu...

AI summary The document requests details about IT/OT network segmentation controls at NSP as of March 2025, the replacement of virtual firewalls with physical devices post-attack, and the attack path used by the threat actor, including failed segmentation controls.

Technology Enablement Foundational technology restoration continued through staged delivery and operational readiness activities across backup and disaster recovery, compute, and network domains. During the reporting period, infrastructure...

AI summary The Technology Enablement section outlines ongoing efforts in foundational technology restoration, including backup and disaster recovery, compute, and network domains. Activities such as infrastructure configuration, validation, and network modernization are progressing under established governance processes.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE The Restoration Program is structured into five (5) key portfolios of work – focusing on restoring business capabilities. Portfolio Scope Summary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Recovery and restoration of core enterpr...

AI summary The Restoration Program is organized into five key portfolios: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer, Additional Capabilities, Cybersecurity, and Technology Enablement, each focusing on restoring critical systems and operations.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale Additional Capabilities Aligne Fuels / Pi Projec...

AI summary The completion timelines for two projects, Aligne Fuels/Pi and Adept, have been adjusted. The Aligne Fuels/Pi project was delayed due to testing and configuration issues, while the Adept project's delay is due to vendor availability.

Cybersecurity Incident - Monthly Update 8 Attachment 2 Page 1 of 5 Affected Regulatory Matters Report 2 - October 1 Report 3 - November 3 Report 4 - December 1 Report 5 - February 4 Report 6 - March 4 Report 7 - March 31 Report 8 - May 11...

AI summary This document provides an update on cybersecurity incidents and their impact on regulatory matters in Nova Scotia. It includes information on the status of various regulatory proceedings, such as the Maritime Link Q2 2025 Quarterly Report and the Joint Use Agreement Proceeding, and notes that some issues have been resolved.

Technology Enablement Foundational technology capabilities have progressed through staged enablement into full operational use, effectively supporting broader restoration and stabilization efforts across dependent services. Core infrastruc...

AI summary The document discusses the progress of foundational technology capabilities, which have moved into full operational use, supporting restoration and stabilization efforts. Core infrastructure services are established, and remaining capabilities have completed validation and transitioned into operational readiness. Integration and optimization activities are ongoing, with a focus on reliability and governance.

Recovery Timeline The recovery program continues to be delivered through structured governance, phased sequencing, and ongoing validation, enabling consistent and coordinated progress across all workstreams. Strong alignment across infrast...

AI summary The recovery program is being delivered through structured governance and phased sequencing, ensuring consistent progress across all workstreams. Replanning activities maintain alignment with validated scope and dependencies, supporting a smooth transition to steady-state operations. Significant progress has been made with high-priority items addressed and service continuity maintained.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE The Restoration Program is structured into five (5) key portfolios of work – focusing on restoring business capabilities. Portfolio Scope Summary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Recovery and restoration of core enterpr...

AI summary The Restoration Program is organized into five portfolios focusing on restoring business capabilities: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer, Additional Capabilities, Cybersecurity, and Technology Enablement. Each portfolio outlines specific systems and operations to be recovered and restored.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale System Plan nning System Planning Introduced NA...

AI summary The document outlines adjustments to project timelines, including the transition of IRP Modelling to the IESO-NS and the resolution of an issue related to the Maritime Link Project, with updated reporting by NSPML in its October 15, 2025, Quarterly Report.

Technology Enablement Foundational technology capabilities have now been fully restored and transitioned into operational service, providing the stable and reliable platform required to support broader business operations. Core infrastruct...

AI summary Foundational technology capabilities have been restored and are now operational, supporting stable business operations. Core infrastructure services are functioning effectively, and the focus has shifted to ongoing service reliability and continuous improvement under strong governance.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale Hosting Capacity Map and Analysis Introduced NA...

AI summary The document outlines adjustments to project timelines, including delays due to GIS recovery and integration with CYME Software, and the need for data restoration before certain programs can resume. Affected regulatory matters are also listed with their respective report dates and forecasted restoration timelines.

Technology Enablement Foundational technology capabilities remain fully restored and continue to operate as expected. Core infrastructure services, including compute, backup and recovery, and supporting technology platforms, provided relia...

AI summary Foundational technology capabilities are fully restored and operating as expected. Activities focused on routine operations, maintenance, and oversight to ensure service reliability and performance. Governance and operational controls are in place to maintain stability and alignment with business requirements.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE The Restoration Program is structured into five (5) key portfolios of work – focusing on restoring business capabilities. Portfolio Scope Summary Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Recovery and restoration of core enterpr...

AI summary The Restoration Program is organized into five portfolios: Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer, Additional Capabilities, Cybersecurity, and Technology Enablement. Each portfolio focuses on restoring critical systems and operations to ensure business continuity and service delivery.

The following projects experienced adjustments to their completion timeline. An overview of the changes and associated rationale is outlined below: Pillar Project Summary of Change Rationale Dispatch Study Action Plan Quarterly Update Intr...

AI summary The document outlines adjustments to the completion timelines of various projects, including the Dispatch Study Action Plan, Hosting Capacity Map, and others. Some projects are now live or in the Hypercare Phase, with forecasts for restoration of normal activities by late 2026. The timeline changes are accompanied by rationales such as software integration and data requirements.

NOVA SCOTIA POWER PANEL 551 Questions, (Chair) 1 I, about the evolution of SharePoint and the ability to 2 automate within SharePoint, so and the effect that 3 would have on the ability to then destroy the NAS, migrate 4 anything from the...

AI summary The discussion focuses on the challenges of evolving SharePoint and the automation capabilities needed to transition away from Network Attached Storage (NAS). It contrasts the technical issues with the Customer Information System (CIS) and the more human-related issues with NAS usage. The conversation also references a document (N-17) for specific details.