| August 1, 2010 |
| Government of Canada will take necessary steps to protect air travellers |
| Transport Canada |
| OTTAWA — Today, Canada's Transport Minister John Baird, made the following statement:
“Recent media reports have suggested that individuals routinely board aircraft without being visually identified.
Under the Identity Screening Regulations, airlines must be able to verify the identity of all passengers before they are allowed to board. Airlines in Canada are required to have procedures in place to verify the identity of any person whose face is covered. Their approach is to be consistent with international standards and apply equally to all passengers, regardless of a person's culture or religion... |
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| July 12, 2010 |
| AVSEC World 2010 conference to be held in Frankfurt, Germany from November 2 to November 4, 2010 |
| International Air Transport Association (IATA) |
| IATA’s premier annual aviation security and facilitation conference. |
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| April 7, 2010 |
| The Government of Canada restores carry-on bag allowance for U.S.-bound flights |
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| OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that effective Thursday, April 8, airline passengers who are travelling to the United States from Canada will be permitted to bring two carry-on bags and personal items. |
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| February 25, 2010 |
| Government of Canada enhances air traveller security |
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| Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced new dedicated funds that will help to strengthen Canada's air transportation system against terrorist attacks, enhance the protection of air travellers and better align the aviation system with international security requirements. |
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| February 19, 2010 |
| Government of Canada announces change to benefit air travellers with connecting flights in Europe |
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| Canada's Transport Minister John Baird today announced a new change that will benefit passengers flying outbound from Canada whose connecting flights are through European Union (EU) airports. Effective today, passengers can carry duty-free purchases of liquids, aerosols and gels over 100 millilitres with them through an EU airport en route to a final destination. |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| One carry-on item allowed for flights to the United States |
| Transport Canada |
| OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that airline passengers who are travelling to the United States are now permitted to bring one carry-on bag with some small exceptions. This new measure replaces the temporary restriction on carry-on bags introduced as a result of the December 25, 2009 security incident on Northwest Flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit. |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| Appointments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority |
| Transport Canada |
| OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird and the Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today announced the appointment of Mr. William Deluce to the board of directors for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) as the Air Transport Association of Canada representative, and the reappointment of Mr. Denis Jacob to the board of directors for CATSA as the National Airlines Council of Canada representative. |
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| January 5, 2010 |
| Government of Canada invests in full body and behaviour screening to further enhance security at Canadian airports |
| Transport Canada |
| OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister, John Baird and Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport) today announced that the Government of Canada is investing in full body scanners to enhance security at Canadian airports. |
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| December 26, 2009 |
| Temporary emergency measures in effect. Expect delays. |
| CATSA |
| Effective immediately, CATSA is implementing additional security measures at the request of Transport Canada. These additional measures are in response to a failed terrorist attack on board an aircraft from Amsterdam to Detroit on December 25, 2009. |
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| December 11, 2009 |
| CATSA Presents its Winter Games Team and Reminds Travellers to Pack Smart |
| CATSA |
| Toronto, December 11, 2009 - Today, at the Toronto Pearson International Airport, CATSA presented its Winter Games team made up of Screening Officers going to British Columbia and those remaining vigilant at home. |
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| December 7, 2009 |
| Launching New Web Site - CATSA Responds to Passengers' Needs |
| CATSA - Social Media Press Release |
| Ottawa , December 7, 2009 – Preparing for air travel just got easier today with the launch of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority's (CATSA's) new Web site at www.catsa.gc.ca. |
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| December 1, 2009 |
| Balancing First-class Security and Excellent Customer Service - CATSA held its First Annual Public Meeting |
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| Toronto, December 1st, 2009 – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) held its first Annual Public Meeting (APM) yesterday morning at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The theme of the meeting was “Balancing First-class Security and Excellent Customer Service.” |
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| August 27, 2009 |
| CATSA Pilot Project Aims to Enhance Airport Screening |
| Press release |
| Regina, August 27, 2009 – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) unveiled a pilot project at Regina International Airport today that could lead to faster and more effective passenger screening... |
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| May 11, 2009 |
| Government of Canada Invests in Aviation Security |
| Transport Canada |
| OTTAWA — New aviation security measures will protect Canadians and enhance efficiency so that Canada's airports and air carriers remain competitive internationally... |
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| April 27, 2009 |
| H1N1 Flu Virus (Human Swine Flu) Outbreak |
| Public Health Agency of Canada |
| H1N1 flu virus (sometimes called swine flu) is a strain of the influenza virus that usually affects pigs, but which may also make people sick. H1N1 flu virus is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu. For more information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Fight Flu Web site and consult travel reports on the Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Canada Web site. A toll-free number has been set-up for inquiries: 1-800-454-8302.
The federal government is working closely with the provinces and territories and international partners to protect the health and safety of Canadians, following confirmation of the first cases of the H1N1 flu virus in Canada. |
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| February 12, 2009 |
| CATSA Wants Air Travellers to Pack Smart this Spring Break |
| Press release |
| Ottawa, February 12, 2009 – As thousands of Canadians get ready for their spring break getaway, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is reminding air travellers to pack smart to help speed security screening during this busy travel period... |
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