News Releases

2006

Travellers are encouraged to visit CATSA's website for the latest information on prohibited items
August 16, 2006
OTTAWA (Ontario) - CATSA would like to highlight to Canadians the importance of preparing and packing properly...

UPDATE on Increased security measures taken at Canadian Airports: restriction on fluids now apply to all flights
August 10, 2006
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The additional security measures regarding the restriction on liquids in carry-on luggage, put in place by CATSA this morning...

Increased security measures taken at Canadian Airports following UK bomb plot
August 10, 2006
OTTAWA (Ontario) Following this morning's developments in London, United Kingdom, security at Canadian airports has been increased...

14 Million Passengers Expected to Fly During Canada 's Busy Summer Travel Season - Leave toy guns, gun-replica belt buckles and grenade-shaped items at home to avoid delays
June 27, 2006 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) says it anticipates about 14 million air travellers will pass through Canadian airports...

Flyers Showing Sky-High Confidence in Canadian Air Transport Security - New Survey Results
May 8, 2006 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Four and a half years after the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks, 94 per cent of passengers (up from 88 per cent in 2005)...

Budget 2006: $133 million for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
May 4, 2006 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Jacques Duchesneau...

Canada Exceeds International Requirements for Screening of Checked Baggage
March 31, 2006 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Canada has exceeded international requirements by screening all checked baggage onboard international flights as well as on most domestic...

CATSA Awards new Security Screening Contract at Calgary Airport
March 2, 2006 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced the awarding of a new contract to a subsidiary of Garda...

Sports Gear and Back Packs Can Snag Spring Break Travel Plans
February 8, 2006 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Air travelers hitting the slopes or heading for the beach this spring break are advised to double check what they pack in their...

2005

Avoid the Holiday Travel Grinch: Packing Do's & Don'ts for Food, Alcohol and Gifts
December 13, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is issuing its holiday checklist to ensure a merry flight this busy travel...

Hunting Season Creates Delays at Canada's Busiest Airports
November 7, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Ammunition, rifles and other hunting gear are creating hassles at pre-board screening checkpoints at airports. The Canadian...

Toys Guns Create Hassles for Airport Security, Delays for Travellers
July 28, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is advising air travellers to leave their water pistols and toy guns at...

General Maurice Baril appointed chair of CATSA
May 24, 2005 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today announced the appointment of General Joseph Maurice Gérard Baril of...

Minister proposes General Maurice Baril as chair of CATSA
May 10, 2005 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today proposed the appointment of General Joseph Maurice Gérard Baril of...

Canada Responds to United States Air Security Ban on Lighters
April 22, 2005 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Transport Canada and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced that, effective April 26, 2005...

Information for passengers travelling by air to, from, or within the United States
April 14, 2005 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - On April 14, 2005, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) begins enforcing changes to its list of prohibited...

CATSA Welcomes Auditor General's Report: Security Still Job One
April 5, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has taken steps to improve its effectiveness and resolve issued raised by...

2nd Annual Invitational Security Screening Symposium
February 22, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Mr. Mongezi India, Acting CEO of the South African Civil Aviation Authority and Co-chair of the symposium is please to...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Appointment
February 14, 2005 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today announced the appointment of Josée Goulet of Montreal, to the board of directors...

CATSA intercepts over 738,000 prohibited items in 2004
February 10, 2005 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Knives, pepper spray, guns, ammunition, scissors, even some toy weapons – the list is almost endless. All told, more than...

2004

CATSA Clarifies Cause for Delays at Toronto's Pearson International Airport
December 20, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today clarified the cause of Saturday's delays at Toronto's Pearson...

Direct International Flights now offered at Rivière-Rouge / Mont-Tremblant International Airport
December 20, 2004 - Transport Canada
MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec - Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today announced that Rivière-Rouge / Mont-Tremblant International Airport...

Make your list and check it twice
December 17, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is asking air travellers to follow these tips for a safe and enjoyable...

Transport Minister Releases Report on Screener Uniforms
December 6, 2004 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA – Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today announced he has received the report he requested from the Canadian Air Transport Security...

Transport Minister issues Statement on Airport Screener Uniforms
December 4, 2004 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA – Transport Minister Jean-C. Lapierre today issued the following statement concerning the loss or misplacement of uniform items...

Pack Right, Enjoy your Flight
July 9, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - With over 900,000 items intercepted in the past 14 months, resulting in over 15,000 hours of delays, the Canadian Air...

CATSA Makes Changes at Montreal Airports
June 23, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced that Garda of Canada, a subsidiary of Garda World...

Security Screening for Airport Workers Completes Phase One
May 10, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced the completion of phase one of its Non-Passenger...

CATSA Hosts First International Summit of Air Security Representatives
March 1, 2004 - CATSA
MONTEBELLO, (Québec) - The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Jacques Duchesneau...

Government of Canada implements new airport screening program
February 16, 2004 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - The Government of Canada, on February 16th, 2004 added another layer of security to the nation's aviation system by unveiling...

CATSA Awards New Security Screening Contracts
January 22, 2004 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today announced that new contracts have been awarded for security...

2003

MAKE YOUR LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE: Tips for Travellers for the Holiday Season
December 10, 2003 - CATSA
MAKE YOUR LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is asking air travellers to follow these 10 tips...

Intercepted Items at PBS Checkpoints
September 10, 2003 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - From knives hidden in passengers' shoes to spiked bracelets and pepper spray, the Canadian Air Transport Security...

CATSA's First Annual Report tabled in Parliament
September 5, 2003 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA) first annual report was tabled in Parliament...

Unveiling of New Uniform for Screening Officers Across Canada
July 8, 2003 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) today unveiled a new uniform for screening officers across Canada...

Tips for Travellers for the Summer Season
June 20, 2003 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - With the summer travel season fast approaching, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) would like to remind...

2002

New Screening Equipment Requires Camera Film to be put in Carry-On Luggage
December 30, 2002 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - In preparation for assuming responsibility for passenger and baggage screening on December 31st 2002, the Canadian...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Takes Over Pre-Board Screening
December 19, 2002 - CATSA
TORONTO (Ontario) - At a ceremony today, Transport Minister David Collenette and Mr. Jacques Duchesneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Announces its First President and CEO
October 16, 2002 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - On behalf of the Board of Directors, Brian Flemming-Chairman of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)-today announced...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Announces Additional Payment For Screening Officers
September 24, 2002 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Brian Flemming, Chairman of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), today announced a further increase in the...

Appointment To Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
August 5, 2003 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointment of Mr. Clément Joly (FCA) to the board of directors...

Transport Minister Announces Further Enhancements To Aviation Security
November 5, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced two new initiatives that will further enhance aviation security. Specifically...

Appointments To The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
September 19, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointment of Lecia Stewart, of Westmount, Que., and Anil Wirasekara...

Chronology - Transport Canada responds to September 11 attacks
Transport Canada
Backgrounder - Transport Canada played a lead role in protecting Canadians and supporting the international response to the terrorist...

Actions taken in response to September 11, 2001
Transport Canada
Backgrounder - The terrorist attacks on the U.S. prompted the Government of Canada to take quick and decisive action to strengthen...

Four board members appointed to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
July 3, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointments of Pierre Beaudry, Mary Martin, Murray Sigler and...

CATSA Purchases Advanced Explosives Detection Systems and Security Equipment for Use at Canadian Airports
June 17, 2002 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Brian Flemming, Chairman of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), today announced the purchase of...

Three board members appointed to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
June 17, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the appointments of Steve J. Baker, Ronald K. Clark, and...

Government of Canada extends indemnity for air industry insurance to new entrants
June 5, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that the Government of Canada will extend its temporary aviation war...

Pre-board screeners to receive transition payment
May 29, 2002 - CATSA
OTTAWA (Ontario) - Brian Flemming, Chairman of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), today announced an interim transition...

Public Safety Act, 2002 improves legislative framework to fight terrorism and protect public safety
April 29, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - The Government of Canada today introduced in the House of Commons an improved package of public safety initiatives in support...

Transport Minister announces new regulations to reinforce cockpit doors to further protect Canadian travellers
April 10, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the finalization of new regulations to reinforce cockpit doors on Canadian...

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority established
March 28, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the creation of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)...

Chair and Vice-Chair appointed to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
March 28, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that, effective April 1, 2002, Brian Flemming of Halifax has been appointed...

Transport Canada supports international aviation security programme
February 19, 2002 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that the Government of Canada is providing $350,000 to help fund the...

2001

Four transportation-related acts receive Royal Assent
December 21, 2001 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today announced that four transportation-related acts received Royal Assent, December 18, 2001...

Transport Minister Collenette Details $2.2 Billion in Air Security Measure from Budget
December 11, 2001 - Transport Canada
OTTAWA - Transport Minister David Collenette today outlined details concerning the wide-ranging air security initiatives contained in the...