Aviation Security in Canada

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Aviation Security in Canada Presentation to the
Group of Experts on Aviation Safety, Security and
Assistance March, 2004
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Aviation Security in CanadaPresentation
Outline

• Canadian Context
• Airport Security
• Aircraft Security
• New Initiatives

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Shooting-Aircraft
Airport Attacks (32)
(9)
Hijackings (57)
Bombings (3)
General Aviation
(9)
Commandeerings
(13)
Off-Airport (15)
Incidents Against Aviation by Category
1997-2001
138 Incidents (worldwide)
(Bombings category includes attempted bombings of
and shootings on board aircraft.)
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Transport Canadas Aviation Security Mandate

• Policy
• Regulation
• Operation
• Intelligence
• Technology
• Emergency Preparedness

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Security Strategy Defence in Depth

• Intelligence (off airport)
• Access control (airport)
• Aircraft security

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Integrated Aviation Security Model
Pre-board screeningof passengers carry-on
baggage
Airport physical security
Screening of non-passengers goods entering
restricted areas
Access Control
Police responsecapability
Screening of cargo mail
Screening ofchecked baggage
Legislative Security Measure Framework
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Pre-Board Screening

• EDS Deployment
• 1 Billion allocated over 5 years
• 100 screened bags by Jan 1, 2006
• Domestic and international flights
• Upgraded training for screening officers

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Background Checks and Security Clearances

• Background checks since 1986 for security
  clearances
• Clearance required for pass
• Pass required for restricted access

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Measures for Non-Passengers

• New CATSA Programs
• 1) Non-Passengers Screening
• Random for employees, goods and vehicles
• No search, no entry!
• 2) Restricted Area Identification Card
• Pass system enhanced with biometrics

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Airport Policing

• Police required at major airports
• New requirement for US Pre-Clearance policing
• Review underway to expand policing requirements
• Funding through Canadian Government

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Aircraft Security

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