In the early 1990s the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) faced a major crisis. The tax administration found itself in the midst of a revolt from taxpayers who wanted more reactive and streamlined services.
While network intrusion and malicious code attempts are on the rise, the knowledge needed to launch them is decreasing with the growing popularity of downloadable virus tools.
A federal government Web portal aimed at helping Canadian companies develop or enhance business in foreign markets has received rave reviews in its first year of operation.