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About the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority is a Crown corporation responsi-
ble for securing specific elements of the air transportation system – from passenger
and baggage screening to screening airport workers.
Established on April 1, 2002, CATSA is fully funded by parliamentary appropriations
and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. CATSA is gov-
erned by a Board of Directors with its operations directed by a Senior Manage-
ment Team.
CATSA is mandated with protecting the public through effective and efficient
screening of air travellers and their baggage. CATSA’s goal is to provide a profes-
sional, effective and consistent level of security service across the country, at or
above the standards set by Transport Canada.
