His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to sections 4.71a and 4.9b, paragraphs 7.6(1)(a)c and (b)c and section 7.7d of the Aeronautics Acte, hereby makes the annexed Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012.S.C. 2004, c. 15, s. 5S.C. 1992, c. 4, s. 7S.C. 2004, c. 15, s. 18S.C. 2001, c. 29, s. 39R.S., c. A-2OVERVIEWRegulations overviewThese Regulations are the principal means of supplementing the legislative framework set out in sections 4.7 to 4.87 of the Act and are designed to facilitate the detection of, prevention of, response to and recovery from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation.Other instrumentsThese Regulations are supplemented from time to time by other aviation security regulations, security measures, interim orders and emergency directions.StructureThese Regulations are divided into 14 parts: Part 1 deals with screening authorities and the screening of persons and goods at aerodromes;Part 2 deals with other air transport security functions of CATSA;Part 3 deals with weapons, explosive substances and incendiary devices;Part 4 deals with security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 1;Part 5 deals with security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 2;Part 6 deals with security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 3;Part 7 deals with security at other aerodromes;Part 8 deals with aircraft security;Part 9 is reserved;Part 10 is reserved;Part 11 is reserved;Part 12 is reserved;Part 13 sets out ministerial powers and duties; andPart 14 sets out an administrative monetary penalty scheme for the contravention of certain provisions of these Regulations and the provisions of any security measure.INTERPRETATIONDefinitionsThe following definitions apply in these Regulations.accepted cargofret acceptéaccepted cargo means any cargo in respect of which an air waybill or other similar control document is issued.ActLoiAct means the Aeronautics Act.biometric templatemodèle biométriquebiometric template means a template generated by algorithms that encode an identifiable physiological or behavioural characteristic of a person.carry-on baggagebagages de cabinecarry-on baggage means any baggage and personal belongings to which a person has or will have access on board an aircraft.CATSAACSTACATSA means the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority established under subsection 5(1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act.checked baggagebagages enregistréschecked baggage means any baggage and personal belongings in respect of which a baggage tag is issued after the baggage and personal belongings are accepted for transportation.combination codecode d’accèscombination code means a series or combination of numbers, letters or other characters that is assigned to a person by, or under the authority of, the operator of an aerodrome and that, when entered into mechanical or electronic equipment on or near a door, gate or other device, unlocks or releases the door, gate or other device and allows access to a restricted area.crew membermembre d’équipagecrew member means a person assigned to duty on an aircraft during flight time by the operator of the aircraft.document of entitlementdocument d’autorisationdocument of entitlement means a document that serves as proof of authorization to enter a restricted area.escort officeragent d’escorteescort officer meansa peace officer; andany person authorized by the federal government or a provincial government or any of their agencies to escort a person in custody on a flight.firearmarme à feufirearm has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Criminal Code.general list of prohibited itemsliste générale des articles interditsgeneral list of prohibited items means Part 1 of TP 14628, which lists or describes goods thatcould pose a threat to aviation security;are prohibited as carry-on baggage by the governments of other countries; orare identified by the International Civil Aviation Organization as items that must never be carried in the cabin of an aircraft or taken into a restricted area.incendiary deviceengin incendiaireincendiary device means an object, other than a match or pocket lighter, that is fabricated with combustible materials and is designed to inflict burn injuries on individuals or to cause fire damage to property.inspectorinspecteurinspector means a person who is authorized by the Minister to carry out an inspection under subsection 8.7(1) of the Act.keyclékey means a key, card or other device, including a functionality that can be added to a restricted area identity card, that is designed to allow access to a restricted area and that is issued to an individual by, or under the authority of, the operator of an aerodrome.MinisterministreMinister means the Minister of Transport.non-passenger screening checkpointpoint de contrôle des non-passagersnon-passenger screening checkpoint means a restricted area access point or a location inside a restricted area where persons other than passengers are screened or can be screened.operator of an aerodromeexploitant d’un aérodromeoperator of an aerodrome meansin the case of an aerodrome that is not an airport, the person in charge of the aerodrome, and includes an employee, an agent or a representative of the person in charge of the aerodrome;in the case of an airport, the holder of the Canadian aviation document issued in respect of the airport or the person in charge of the airport, and includes an employee, an agent or a representative of the holder of the Canadian aviation document; andin the case of an aerodrome or part of an aerodrome that is operated by the Minister of National Defence and used by an air carrier, the person in charge of commercial air service operations at the aerodrome.operator of an aircraftutilisateur d’un aéronefoperator of an aircraft means the person who has possession of the aircraft as owner, lessee or otherwise.passenger screening checkpointpoint de contrôle des passagerspassenger screening checkpoint means a screening checkpoint that is intended primarily for the screening of departing passengers.peace officeragent de la paixpeace officer meansa member of the Correctional Service of Canada who is designated as a peace officer under Part I of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and any other officer or permanent employee of a prison, other than a penitentiary as defined in Part I of that Act;a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a police officer or a police constable;any person who is designated by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or a provincial minister as a peace officer for the purpose of the preservation and maintenance of the public peace at an aerodrome;an officer who is enforcing any provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, or of any regulations, warrant, order or direction made under that Act, respecting the arrest, detention or removal from Canada of any person; andan officer or non-commissioned member of the Canadian Forces who is appointed as a member of the military police under regulations for the purposes of section 156 of the National Defence Act.personal identification codecode d’identification personnelpersonal identification code means a series or combination of numbers, letters or other characters that is chosen by a person or that is assigned to a person by, or under the authority of, the operator of an aerodrome and that, when entered into or placed near mechanical or electronic equipment on or near a door, gate or other device, unlocks or releases the door, gate or other device and allows access to a restricted area.primary security linepremière ligne de sûretéprimary security line means the boundary between a restricted area and a non-restricted area at an aerodrome.primary security line partnerpartenaire de la première ligne de sûretéprimary security line partner means a business, organization or non-profit group — other than the operator of an aerodrome, CATSA, a government department or agency or the police service with jurisdiction at an aerodrome — that occupies an area that is on an aerodrome’s primary security line and that includes a restricted area access point. This definition includes, but is not limited to, a commercial lessee of the operator of an aerodrome.regulatory requirementexigence réglementaireregulatory requirement means a requirement ofthese Regulations;any other aviation security regulations;a security measure; oran interim order.restricted areazone réglementéerestricted area means any area of an aerodrome to which access is restricted to authorized persons.restricted area access pointpoint d’accès aux zones réglementéesrestricted area access point means an opening in a security barrier that allows access to a restricted area.restricted area identity cardcarte d’identité de zone réglementéerestricted area identity card means a restricted area pass issued by or under the authority of the operator of an aerodrome listed in Schedule 1 or 2.restricted area passlaissez-passer de zone réglementéerestricted area pass means a pass issued by or under the authority of the operator of an aerodrome to a person who requires ongoing access to restricted areas as part of the person’s employment.screening authorityadministration de contrôlescreening authority means a person responsible for the screening of persons and goods.screening officeragent de contrôlescreening officer has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act.security barrierenceinte de sûretésecurity barrier means a physical structure or natural feature used to prevent or deter access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area.security personnelpersonnel de sûretésecurity personnel means, in the case of an aerodrome, individuals, other than peace officers, who are employed at the aerodrome to detect, prevent, respond to, and assist in the recovery from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation.specific list of prohibited itemsliste spécifique des articles interditsspecific list of prohibited items means Part 2 of TP 14628, which lists flights or classes of flights that require additional screening for reasons respecting elevated threat conditions or respecting the harmonization of screening rules and which lists or describes, for each flight or class of flight, goods that are supplemental to the goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items.sterile areazone stérilesterile area means a restricted area, including any passenger loading bridge attached to it, that is used to segregate the following persons from other persons at an aerodrome:passengers who have been screened;passengers who are exempted from screening in accordance with an aviation security regulation, a security measure, an emergency direction or an interim order; andother persons who are authorized to be in the area by the operator of the aerodrome.TP 14628TP 14628TP 14628 means the document entitled Prohibited Items List, published by the Department of Transport in March 2011, as amended from time to time.weaponarmeweapon has the same meaning as in section 2 of the Criminal Code.
SOR/2012-48, s. 1.
Previous VersionSCREENINGOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out requirements for screening officers, screening authorities and persons who are subject to screening. This Part is also a supplement to section 4.85 of the Act, which sets out several prohibitions respecting screening.Screening OfficersRequirementsA screening officer must not screen persons or goods unless the screening officeris at least 18 years of age;is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;is able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in one or both official languages;has a security clearance; andmeets the minimum standards set out in the Designation Standards for Screening Officers, published by the Department of Transport in January 2004, as amended from time to time.SupervisionA screening authority must ensure that any person who acts or will act as a screening officer for it or on its behalf meets the requirements set out in subsection (1).Official LanguagesOfficial languagesAt the airports that are listed in Schedule 1 and at all aerodromes where there is a significant demand for services in either official language within the meaning of the Official Languages (Communications with and Services to the Public) Regulations, a screening authority mustcarry out screening by means that allow effective communication with members of the public in the official language of their choice; andprovide in both official languages any printed or pre-recorded material that is used in respect of screening.Carriage of Weapons, Explosive Substances and Incendiary Devices During ScreeningProhibitionSubject to subsection (2), a person must not present themselves for a screening or submit goods in their possession or control for a screening while they are carrying or have access to a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device.ExceptionA person who is permitted under subsection 78(2) to carry, transport or have access to a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device may present themselves for a screening or submit goods in their possession or control for a screening while they are carrying or have access to that weapon, substance or device.Notification of screening officersIf a screening authority is notified by an air carrier that a peace officer will be carrying or will have access to a firearm on board an aircraft, the screening authority must notify all the screening officers with whom the peace officer will come into contact that the peace officer will be carrying or will have access to a firearm on board the aircraft.Identity ScreeningApplicationSections 8.2 to 8.5 apply in respect of some or all of the persons at a passenger screening checkpoint at an aerodrome listed in the schedule to the CATSA Aerodrome Designation Regulations if there is a heightened risk condition that can be mitigated by screening the identity of those persons at that checkpoint.NotificationA screening authority must notify the Minister before carrying out identity screening at a passenger screening checkpoint.
SOR/2012-48, s. 2.
Definition of required identificationFor the purposes of sections 8.3 and 8.4, required identification meansone piece of government-issued photo identification that shows the holder’s name, date of birth and gender;two pieces of government-issued identification at least one of which shows the holder’s name, date of birth and gender; ora restricted area identity card.
SOR/2012-48, s. 2.
Identity screeningA screening authority must not allow a person referred to in subsection 8.1(1) to pass beyond a passenger screening checkpoint into a sterile area unless the screening authority screens the person by looking at the person, and in particular their entire face, to determine if they appear to be 18 years of age or older.Identity screeningA screening authority must not allow a person referred to in subsection 8.1(1) who appears to be 18 years of age or older to pass beyond a passenger screening checkpoint into a sterile area unless the screening authority screens the personby comparing the person, and in particular their entire face, against the required identification; andby comparing the name on the person’s document of entitlement with the name on the required identification.ExceptionParagraph (2)(b) does not apply in respect of a person who is acting in the course of their employment and uses a restricted area identity card as required identification.
SOR/2012-48, s. 2.
Lost or stolen identificationIf a person referred to in subsection 8.1(1) who appears to be 18 years of age or older presents documentation issued by a government or a police service and attesting to the loss or theft of the required identification, a screening authority must not allow the person to pass beyond a passenger screening checkpoint into a sterile area unless the screening authorityscreens the person’s identity using alternative forms of identification; andcarries out an additional screening of the person, and of any goods in their possession or control, for goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items.ExamplesAlternative forms of identification include but are not limited to employee identity cards, public transit passes and baptismal certificates.
SOR/2012-48, s. 2.
Refusal of entryA screening authority must not allow a person referred to in subsection 8.1(1) who appears to be 18 years of age or older to pass beyond a passenger screening checkpoint into a sterile area ifthe person presents a piece of photo identification and does not resemble the photograph;the person does not appear to be the age indicated by the date of birth on the identification they present;the person does not appear to be of the gender indicated on the identification they present;the person presents more than one form of identification and there is a major discrepancy between those forms of identification; orthere is a major discrepancy between the name on the identification presented by the person and the name on their access document.Medical exceptionsParagraph (1)(a) does not apply in respect of a person referred to in subsection 8.1(1) ifthe person’s appearance changed for medical reasons after the photograph was taken and the person presents the screening authority with a document signed by a health care professional and attesting to that fact; orthe person’s face is bandaged for medical reasons and the person presents the screening authority with a document signed by a health care professional and attesting to that fact.
SOR/2012-48, s. 2.
Screening for Prohibited ItemsApplicationSections 10 to 13 apply in respect of aerodromes listed in the schedule to the CATSA Aerodrome Designation Regulations.Prohibited itemsIf an aviation security regulation, a security measure, an emergency direction or an interim order requires a person to be screened, a screening authority must not permit the person to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area unless the screening authority ensures that the person is not in possession or control of any goods thatare listed or described in the general list of prohibited items; orpose an immediate threat to aviation security.Specific listIf the sterile area is for passengers for a flight or class of flight that is listed in the specific list of prohibited items, the screening authority must not permit the person to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into the area unless the screening authority also ensures that the person is not in possession or control of any goods that are listed or described in that list for that flight or class of flight.Weapons, explosive substances and incendiary devicesA screening authority may permit a person in possession or control of a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area if the person is carrying or has access to the weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device in accordance with these Regulations, a security measure, an emergency direction or an interim order.Medically necessary goodsA screening authority may permit a person in possession or control of goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area if the goods are medically necessary and the person declares them to the screening authority.Medical kitsA screening authority may permit a health care professional in possession or control of a medical kit that contains goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items to pass beyond a screening checkpoint into a sterile area if the screening authority ensures that the kit does not include sharp or cutting instruments.Circumventing ScreeningCircumventing screeningIf an aviation security regulation, a security measure, an emergency direction or an interim order requires a person or any goods in their possession or control to be screened, another person must not assist that person in circumventing the screening.Threat ResponseThreat responseA screening authority at an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome mustimmediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; andassist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Reporting of Security IncidentsItems at checkpointA screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome, the appropriate police service and the Minister if a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device is detected at a restricted area access point or in any other part of the aerodrome where the screening of persons or goods is carried out.ExceptionSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is permitted under subsection 78(2).Items in checked baggageA screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome, the appropriate police service and the Minister if any of the following is detected in checked baggage:a loaded firearm;an explosive substance, other than ammunition; oran incendiary device.IncidentsA screening authority at an aerodrome must immediately notify the appropriate air carrier, the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister of any other aviation security incident that involves a peace officer at a restricted area access point or in any other part of the aerodrome where it carries out screening.Security InformationSecurity informationA screening authority must provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with written or electronic records or any other information relevant to the security of its screening operations, includinginformation concerning the method of implementing a security measure, emergency direction or interim order that applies to the screening authority; anda description of the nature of the screening operations related to a particular flight or aerodrome.[18 to 54 reserved]OTHER AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY FUNCTIONS OF CATSAOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out air transport security functions, other than screening, that are assigned to CATSA.Identity Verification SystemSystem requirementsCATSA must implement and maintain an identity verification system that is able to automatically verifythat a person in possession of a restricted area identity card is the person to whom the card has been issued; andthat the restricted area identity card is active or has been deactivated.BiometricsThe verification referred to in paragraph (1)(a) must be carried out by an on-site comparison of the biometric data provided by the person and a biometric template stored on the restricted area identity card.Database backupCATSA must regularly back up any database that it uses as part of the identity verification system.Disclosure of informationCATSA is authorized to disclose to the Minister or the operator of an aerodrome any information that is necessary for the proper operation of the identity verification system.Identity protectionCATSA must not collect, use, disclose or retain the identity of an applicant for a restricted area identity card or the identity of a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued.Biometric templatesIf a biometric template created from a fingerprint image or iris image collected from an applicant for a restricted area identity card is disclosed to CATSA by the operator of an aerodrome, CATSA must not use the biometric template for a purpose other thanmonitoring the quality of biometric templates; ordetermining if a restricted area identity card is already active in respect of the applicant.Already active cardCATSA must notify the Minister if it determines that a restricted area identity card is already active in respect of an applicant.Destruction of templatesCATSA must destroy any biometric template that is disclosed to it in connection with an application for a restricted area identity card as soon as feasible in accordance with the Access to Information Act, the Library and Archives of Canada Act, the Privacy Act and any regulations made under those Acts.Protection of informationCATSA must take appropriate measures to protect information that is collected, used, retained or disclosed for the purposes of the identity verification system from loss or theft and from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, duplication or alteration.Activation of cardsCATSA must activate a restricted area identity card if the Minister informs CATSA that the applicant for the card has a security clearance and CATSA determines that no restricted area identity card is already active in respect of the applicant.Deactivation of cardsCATSA must immediately deactivate a restricted area identity card if the Minister or the operator of an aerodrome asks CATSA to deactivate the card.Business continuity planCATSA must develop and maintain a business continuity plan that, at a minimum, sets out how CATSA will re-establish normal operations and meet the following objectives in the event that it is unable to use the identity verification system to meet those objectives:to receive security clearance information from the Minister;to activate and deactivate restricted area identity cards; andto allow the operator of an aerodrome to verify that a restricted area identity card is active or has been deactivated.ImplementationCATSA must immediately implement its business continuity plan and notify the Minister and any affected operator of an aerodrome if CATSA discovers that it is unable to use the identity verification system to meet the objectives set out in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c).Delay noticeCATSA must immediately notify the Minister and any affected operator of an aerodrome if CATSA discovers that it will be unable, for more than 24 hours, to use the identity verification system to meet the objectives set out in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c).Ministerial accessCATSA must make its business continuity plan available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.RecordsCATSA must keep updated records respectingrestricted area identity cards that have been activated;restricted area identity cards that have been deactivated;deactivated restricted area identity cards that have not been retrieved;restricted area identity cards that have been reported as lost or stolen;blank restricted area identity cards distributed to operators of aerodromes; andrestricted area identity cards that have been destroyed by the operator of an aerodrome.Provision of records to MinisterCATSA must provide the Minister with the records on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[65 to 75 reserved]WEAPONS, EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES AND INCENDIARY DEVICESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out prohibitions respecting weapons, explosive substances and incendiary devices at aerodromes and on board aircraft. This Part also sets out exceptions to those prohibitions.At AerodromesProhibition — saleA person must not sell or offer for sale any of the following goods in a restricted area:a weapon;a model or replica of a weapon;an explosive substance; andan incendiary device.Prohibition — carriage, transportation and accessSubject to subsection (2), a person must not carry, transport or have access to a weapon, an explosive substance or an incendiary device at an aerodrome.ExceptionsA person described in column 1 of the table to this subsection may, at an aerodrome, carry, transport or have access to the goods set out in column 2 if the conditions set out in column 3 are met.
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ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3PersonPermitted GoodsConditions1.any personan unloaded firearmthe person is carrying or transporting the unloaded firearm, or has access to it, for the purpose of transporting it by air as checked baggage or cargo2.a peace officera weapon and ammunitionthe peace officer is acting in the course of their duties3.the pilot-in-command of an aircraft that is operated by an air carrieran unloaded firearmthe pilot-in-command of the aircraft is authorized by the air carrier under subsection 533(1)4.the pilot-in-command of an aircraft that is operated by a person other than an air carrieran unloaded firearm and ammunitionthe pilot-in-command of the aircraft is authorized by the operator of the aircraft under subsection 533(2)5.an employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife controlan unloaded firearmthe employee is taking a flight on an aircraft operated by an air carrier and the employee is authorized by the air carrier under subsection 533(1)6.a person, other than a peace officer, who holds a licence issued under the laws of Canada to carry a firearma firearm and ammunitionthe person is engaged in the protection of persons or property at the aerodrome7.a person, other than a peace officer, who holds a licence issued under the laws of Canada to carry a firearma firearm and ammunitionthe person is engaged, on behalf of the operator of the aerodrome, in the control of animals at the aerodrome8.any personan explosive substance or incendiary devicethe person is carrying or transporting the explosive substance or incendiary device, or has access to it, for the purpose of tendering it for transportation by an air carrier9.any personan explosive substance or incendiary devicethe person is authorized under section 85, 249, 404 or 507 by the operator of the aerodrome
Consumption of alcoholic beveragesAn employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife control, and who carries, transports or has access to an unloaded firearm at an aerodrome, must not consume any alcoholic beverage.On Board AircraftWeaponsSubject to subsections (3) and (4), a person must not carry or have access to a weapon on board an aircraft.Explosive substances and incendiary devicesA person other than an air carrier must not carry or have access to an explosive substance or incendiary device on board an aircraft.Exception — air carrier flightsThe following persons may carry or have access to an unloaded firearm on board an aircraft operated by an air carrier:a peace officer who is authorized by the air carrier under section 531;the pilot-in-command of the aircraft if authorized by the air carrier under subsection 533(1); andan employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife control and who is authorized by the air carrier under subsection 533(1).Exception — other operators’ flightsThe pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated by a person other than an air carrier may carry or have access to an unloaded firearm and ammunition on board the aircraft if authorized by the operator of the aircraft under subsection 533(2).Consumption of alcoholic beveragesThe following persons must not consume any alcoholic beverage if they are on board an aircraft and are carrying or have access to an unloaded firearm:a peace officer; andan employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife control.Transport and Tendering for TransportationGeneral prohibitionsSubject to subsection (3), a person must not transport any of the following goods on board an aircraft operated by an air carrier or tender them for transportation by an air carrier:a loaded firearm;an explosive substance other than ammunition; andan incendiary device.Unloaded firearmsA person must not tender an unloaded firearm to an air carrier for subsequent acceptance and transportation unless the person declares to the air carrier that the firearm is unloaded.ExceptionA person may transport an explosive substance or an incendiary device on board an aircraft operated by an air carrier, or tender it for transportation by an air carrier, if the person notifies the air carrier before the explosive substance or incendiary device arrives at the aerodrome.False DeclarationsFalse declarationsA person at an aerodrome or on board an aircraft must not falsely declarethat the person is carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in the person’s possession or control or in goods that the person has tendered or is tendering for screening or transportation; orthat another person at an aerodrome or on board an aircraft is carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in the other person’s possession or control or in goods that the other person has tendered or is tendering for screening or transportation.CLASS 1 AERODROMESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 1.ApplicationApplicationThis Part applies in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 1.Prohibited ItemsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division completes and supplements the regulatory framework set out in Part 3.Authorization for Carriage of or Access to Explosive Substances and Incendiary DevicesAuthorizationThe operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome ifthe explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodromefor excavation, demolition or construction work,in fireworks displays,by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,by a police service, orby military personnel; andthe operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.Availability of Prohibited ItemsProhibition — sterile areaThe operator of an aerodrome must not permit goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items or, as applicable, the specific list of prohibited items to be made available to persons in a sterile area.Exception — liquids, aerosols and gelsSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of liquids, aerosols and gels that are made available to persons in accordance with a security measure.Exception — knivesSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of rounded, dull-blade knives and plastic knives that are made available to the customers of a concessionaire with the permission of the operator of the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 3.
[87 reserved]Threats and IncidentsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for dealing with threats and incidents at an aerodrome.Threat ResponseArea under operator’s controlThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Area under control of other personThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediatelynotify the person of the nature of the threat; anddetermine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Specific threatsThe operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Duties of other personA person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome mustimmediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; andassist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Threats identified by other personIf it is determined under paragraph 15(b), 90(b) or 92(b) that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Information ReportingSecurity incidentsThe operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78(2);an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays;a specific threat against the aerodrome; andan aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.Commercial air service informationThe operator of an aerodrome must provide the Minister with written notice of any new commercial air service that is to begin at an air terminal building.Reserved[96 to 107 reserved]Personnel and TrainingOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting security personnel and other persons who are assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities at an aerodrome.[109 and 110 reserved]Security Official — AerodromeInterpretationA security official of an aerodrome is an individual who is responsible forcoordinating and overseeing security controls and procedures at the aerodrome; andacting as the principal contact between the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the airport security program.RequirementThe operator of an aerodrome must have, at all times, at least one security official or acting security official.Contact informationThe operator of the aerodrome must provide the Minister withthe name of each security official and acting security official; and24-hour contact information for those officials.Security Official — Primary Security Line PartnerInterpretationA security official of a primary security line partner at an aerodrome is an individual who is responsible forcoordinating and overseeing the carrying out of the regulatory requirements that apply to the partner under this Part; andacting as the principal contact between the partner, the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the carrying out of the regulatory requirements that apply to the partner under this Part.RequirementA primary security line partner at an aerodrome must have, at all times, at least one security official or acting security official.Contact informationThe primary security line partner must provide the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister withthe name of each security official and acting security official; and24-hour contact information for those officials.[115 to 119 reserved]Facilitation of ScreeningOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting the facilitation of screening operations at an aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Screening of PassengersFalse declaration noticeThe operator of an aerodrome must post a notice at each passenger screening checkpoint stating that it is an offence for a person at the aerodrome to falsely declare thatthey are carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in their possession or control or in goods that they have tendered or are tendering for screening or transportation; oranother person who is at an aerodrome or on board an aircraft is carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in the other person’s possession or control or in goods that the other person has tendered or is tendering for screening or transportation.Official languagesThe notice must be clearly visible and be in at least both official languages.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Private screening facilityThe operator of an aerodrome must make a facility available for the private screening of passengers.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Screening of Non-passengersNon-passenger screening facilitiesThe operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for non-passenger screening checkpoints at restricted area access points and at locations inside restricted areas.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Notice — liquids, aerosols or gelsThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that non-passengers who access sterile areas are notified of any restrictions on the possession of liquids, aerosols or gels in sterile areas.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Explosives Detection Screening CheckpointsExplosives detection screening checkpointsThe operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for explosives detection screening checkpoints.Definition of explosives detection screening checkpointFor the purposes of this section, explosives detection screening checkpoint means an area of an aerodrome where the screening authority at the aerodrome uses screening equipment to screen carry-on baggage, checked baggage or baggage that is intended to be checked baggage.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Baggage Handling SystemsNo change without agreementIf the operator of an aerodrome is responsible for a baggage handling system, the operator must not make any change to the system that may affect screening operations unless the change is agreed to by CATSA.
SOR/2012-48, s. 4.
Access ControlsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for the protection of security-sensitive areas of aerodromes.SignsSign requirementsThe operator of an aerodrome must post signs on the outside of each restricted area access point and each security barrier. Each sign mustbe in at least both official languages;identify the restricted area as a restricted area; andstate that access to the area is restricted to authorized persons.Signs on security barriersThe signs posted on a security barrier must be no more than 150 m apart.Restricted Area Access PointsAccess control systemThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that allows access from a non-restricted area to a restricted area has an access control system consisting of one or more of the following elements:surveillance by a person authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to control access to the restricted area;manual locking equipment; andautomated access control equipment.
SOR/2012-48, s. 5.
Passenger loading bridgeThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that is located between an air terminal building and a passenger loading bridge has a door that can be locked.
SOR/2012-48, s. 5.
ProhibitionA person must not enter a restricted area at an aerodrome except through a restricted area access point.Baggage Handling SystemsPrevention of unauthorized accessThe operator of an aerodrome must take measures to prevent unauthorized access to a baggage handling system that is in a restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 6.
Doors, Gates, Emergency Exits and Other DevicesDuty to close and lock — operatorsThe operator of an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemThe operator of an aerodrome must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Duty to close and lock — partners and lesseesA primary security line partner, or a lessee other than a primary security line partner, at an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe partner or lessee has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemA primary security line partner who occupies an area on an aerodrome’s primary security line must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe partner has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Temporary use or controlAny person at an aerodrome who has temporary use or control of a door, gate or other device that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area must prevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons.Uncontrolled restricted area access pointUnless an authorized person is controlling access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area at an aerodrome, a person who enters or leaves the restricted area mustlock the door, gate or other device that allows access to or from the restricted area; andprevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons while the door, gate or other device is open or unlocked.Preventing lockingA person at an aerodrome must not prevent a door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area from being locked.Emergency exitsA person at an aerodrome must not open any door that is designated as an emergency exit and that is also a restricted area access point unlessthe person is authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to open it; orthere is an emergency.Unauthorized AccessProhibitionSubject to subsections (2) and (3), a person must not enter or remain in any part of an aerodrome that is not a public area if the person has been given notice orally, in writing or by a sign that access to that part of the aerodrome is prohibited or that entry is limited to authorized persons.Exception — operatorAn operator of an aerodrome may allow a person to enter or remain in a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area ifthat part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.Exception — lesseeA lessee at an aerodrome who has the use of, or is responsible for, a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area may allow a person to enter or remain in that part of the aerodrome ifthe part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.InspectorsRequirement to allow accessThe operator of an aerodrome must allow an inspector to enter or remain in a restricted area if the inspector is acting in the course of their employment and presents their credentials.
SOR/2012-48, s. 7.
Documents of EntitlementDivision overviewThis Division sets out provisions respecting documents of entitlement. Requirements respecting the issue and use of restricted area identity cards are set out in Division 8.
SOR/2012-48, s. 8.
List of documentsOnly the following documents are documents of entitlement at an aerodrome:a restricted area identity card;a temporary pass issued by the operator of the aerodrome;a boarding pass, a ticket, or any other document accepted by an air carrier that confirms the status of the person to whom it was issued as a passenger on a flight and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a passenger escort form that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a courtesy-lounge or conference-room pass that is issued by an air carrier and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome; anda document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure.Pilot’s licenceA pilot’s licence issued under the Canadian Aviation Regulations is a document of entitlement for a restricted area that is used by general aviation, if the holder of the licenceis acting in the course of their employment; andholds a valid medical certificate of a category that is appropriate for that licence.
SOR/2012-48, s. 8.
Enhanced Access ControlsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out enhanced access control requirements, including requirements respecting the identity verification system referred to in section 56.Identity Verification SystemDisclosure of informationThe operator of an aerodrome is authorized to disclose to the Minister or CATSA any information that is necessary for the proper operation of the identity verification system.Identity protectionDespite subsection (1), the operator of an aerodrome must not disclose to CATSA the identity of an applicant for a restricted area identity card or the identity of a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued unless the operator grants CATSA access to its databases to maintain or repair the identity verification system and CATSA’s access to the person’s identity is incidental to the maintenance or repairs.Information to Be Displayed on a Restricted Area Identity CardRequired informationThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that the following information is displayed on each restricted area identity card that it issues:the full name of the person to whom the card is issued;the person’s height;a photograph depicting a frontal view of the person’s face;the expiry date of the card;the name of the aerodrome where the card is issued;the name of the person’s employer, if the person has a single employer;the terms “multi-employer” and “employeur multiple”, if the person has more than one employer;the person’s occupation, if the person has a single occupation; andthe terms “multi-occupation” and “emplois multiples”, if the person has more than one occupation.Expiration dateA restricted area identity card expires no later than five years after the day on which it is issued or on the day on which the security clearance of the person to whom the card is issued expires, whichever is earlier.Expiration date — multi-aerodrome cardDespite subsection (2), a restricted area identity card that is issued to a person who requires access to restricted areas at more than one aerodrome, but who is not a crew member, expires no later than one year after the day on which it is issued or on the day on which the person’s security clearance expires, whichever is earlier.Official languagesThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that all information that is displayed on a restricted area identity card is in both official languages.Issuance of Restricted Area Identity CardsIssuance criteriaThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a restricted area identity card to a person unless the personapplies in writing;is sponsored in writing by their employer;has a security clearance;consents in writing to the collection, use, retention, disclosure and destruction of information for the purposes of this Division; andconfirms that the information displayed on the card is correct.Activation requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a restricted area identity card to a person unless the card has been activated.False informationA person must not provide false information for the purpose of obtaining a restricted area identity card.SponsorshipAn employer must notsponsor an employee who does not require ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; orknowingly sponsor an employee for more than one restricted area identity card at a time.Issuance of multiple cardsThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue more than one restricted area identity card at a time to a person.Replacement of cardsBefore replacing a lost, stolen or non-functional restricted area identity card, the operator of an aerodrome must ensure thatthe person applying for the replacement card is the person to whom the lost, stolen or non-functional card has been issued; andthe person still has a security clearance.Requirement to informBefore collecting information from an applicant under this Division, the operator of an aerodrome must bring to the applicant’s attention the purposes for which the information is collected and the manner in which the information will be used, retained, disclosed and destroyed.Collection of informationFor the purpose of creating a restricted area identity card for an applicant, the operator of an aerodrome must collect the following information from the applicant:the applicant’s full name;the applicant’s height;a photograph depicting a frontal view of the applicant’s face;the applicant’s fingerprint images and iris images;the name of the applicant’s employer; andthe applicant’s occupation.Destruction of images and templatesThe operator of the aerodrome must, immediately after issuing the restricted area identity card, destroy all fingerprint images and iris images that the operator collected from the applicant and any biometric template created from those images that is not stored on the card.Quality controlFor the purpose of allowing CATSA to monitor the quality of biometric templates and determining if a restricted area identity card is already active in respect of an applicant, the operator of an aerodrome must, before issuing the card, disclose to CATSA any biometric templates created from the fingerprint images and iris images collected from the applicant.Protection of informationThe operator of an aerodrome must take appropriate measures to protect information that is collected, used, retained or disclosed in accordance with this Division from loss or theft and from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, duplication or alteration.Deactivation of Restricted Area Identity CardsDeactivation requestThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must immediately ask CATSA to deactivate the card ifthe card expires;the person to whom the card has been issued or their employer informs the operator that the card is lost, stolen or no longer functional; orthe person to whom the card has been issued fails, on demand, to present or surrender the card to a screening officer.ProhibitionThe operator of an aerodrome must not ask CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card for a reason other than a reason set out in subsection (1).Notification of MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister if the operator asks CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card.Change in employmentThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must notify the Minister immediately ifin the case of a person who has a single employer, the person to whom the card has been issued ceases to be employed or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; andin the case of a person who has more than one employer, the person to whom the card has been issued ceases to be employed by all of their employers or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment.Duty of employerThe employer of a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must immediately notify the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card if the person ceases to be an employee or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment.Retrieval of cardsThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must take reasonable steps to retrieve the card if it has been deactivated and must notify CATSA if the card is not retrieved.Return of cardsIf a restricted area identity card has been deactivated, the person to whom the card has been issued must immediately return it to the operator of an aerodrome who issued it unless the card was surrendered in accordance with this Division or was lost or stolen.Keys, Combination Codes and Personal Identification CodesIssuance or assignmentThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a key or assign a combination code or personal identification code to a person for a restricted area unlessthe person is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued and the card is active; orthe person is in possession of a document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure as authorization for the person to enter or remain in the restricted area.Addition of keyThe operator of an aerodrome may add a key to a restricted area identity card only if it is possible to cancel or remove the key without damaging or altering any other elements of the card.Protection of informationThe operator of an aerodrome must not add to or modify a restricted area identity card in any way that might allow the disclosure to CATSA of information about the person to whom the card has been issued.Cancellation, withdrawal or retrievalThe operator of an aerodrome must cancel, withdraw or retrieve a key that has been issued to a person who has been issued a restricted area identity card, or a combination code or personal identification code that has been assigned to that person, ifthe person’s restricted area identity card has been deactivated; orthe person no longer requires ongoing access to the restricted area in the course of their employment.RecordsGeneral requirementThe operator of an aerodrome and any person designated by the operator to issue restricted area identity cards or keys or to assign combination codes or personal identification codes must keep updated records at the aerodrome respectingrestricted area identity cards and keys that have been issued;the names of the persons to whom restricted area identity cards or keys have been issued;the names of the persons to whom combination codes or personal identification codes have been assigned;blank restricted area identity cards in the operator’s possession;restricted area identity cards that have been deactivated;keys, combination codes or personal identification codes that have been cancelled, withdrawn or retrieved;deactivated restricted area identity cards that have not been retrieved by the operator;restricted area identity cards that have been reported as lost or stolen;steps taken to retrieve deactivated restricted area identity cards; andcompliance with section 151.Deactivated cardsSubject to subsection (3), a record respecting a restricted area identity card that has been deactivated must be retained for at least one year from the day on which the card was deactivated.Lost or stolen cardsA record respecting a restricted area identity card that has been reported as lost or stolen must be retained for at least one year from the card’s expiry date.Provision to MinisterThe operator of the aerodrome must provide the Minister with the records on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Restricted Area Access Control ProcessUse of identity verification systemThe operator of an aerodrome must implement and maintain a restricted area access control process that uses the identity verification system.Control of Access to Restricted AreasUnauthorized access prohibitionA person must not enter or remain in a restricted area unless the personis a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued; oris in possession of a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 9.
Previous VersionRestricted area identity cards — conditions of useA person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must not enter or remain in a restricted area unlessthey are acting in the course of their employment;the card is in their possession;the card is active; andas applicable, they are in possession of a key that has been issued to them for the restricted area, or a combination code or personal identification code that has been assigned to them for the restricted area.ExceptionParagraph (1)(d) does not apply to crew members.Display of restricted area identity cardsA person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must not enter or remain in a restricted area unless they visibly display the card on their outer clothing at all times.OversightThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a person is not allowed to enter or remain in a restricted area at the aerodrome unless the person is in possession ofan active restricted area identity card that has been issued to the person; ora document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 10.
Previous VersionBusiness Continuity PlansBusiness continuity plansThe operator of an aerodrome must develop and maintain a business continuity plan that, at a minimum, sets out how the operator will re-establish normal operations and comply with section 168 in the event that the operator is unable to use its restricted area access control process to comply with that section.ImplementationThe operator of the aerodrome must immediately implement its business continuity plan and notify the Minister and CATSA if the operator discovers that it is unable to use its restricted area access control process to comply with section 168.Notification of delayThe operator of the aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister if the operator discovers that it will be unable, for more than 24 hours, to use its restricted area access control process to comply with section 168.Ministerial accessThe operator of the aerodrome must make its business continuity plan available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Database backupThe operator of an aerodrome must regularly back up any database that the operator uses as part of the identity verification system.Use of Restricted Area Identity Cards, Keys, Combination Codes and Personal Identification CodesGeneral prohibitionsA person must notlend or give a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to them to another person;use a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to them to allow access to a restricted area at an aerodrome to another person without authorization from the operator of the aerodrome;intentionally alter or otherwise modify a restricted area identity card or a key unless they are the operator of an aerodrome or a person designated by the operator;use a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to another person;have in their possession, without reasonable excuse, a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to another person;use a counterfeit restricted area identity card or a counterfeit key; ormake a copy of a restricted area identity card or a key.Disclosure or use of codesA person, other than the operator of an aerodrome or a person designated by the operator, must notdisclose a combination code or personal identification code; oruse another person’s combination code or personal identification code.Report of loss or theftA person to whom a restricted area identity card or a key has been issued must immediately report its loss or theft to their employer or to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card or key.Employer’s duty to reportAn employer who is informed by an employee of the loss or theft of a restricted area identity card or a key must immediately report the loss or theft to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card or key.Report of non-functioning cardAn employer who is informed by an employee that a restricted area identity card is not functioning must immediately notify the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card.Notification of CATSAThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must notify CATSA if the card is reported as lost or stolen.Presentation and Surrender of Restricted Area Identity CardsPresentation on demandA person in possession of a restricted area identity card who is in a restricted area at an aerodrome must, on demand, present the card to the Minister, the operator of the aerodrome, the person’s employer or a peace officer.Presentation during screeningA person in possession of a restricted area identity card who is being screened by a screening officer at a restricted area access point or at a location in a restricted area must, on demand, present the card to the screening officer.Surrender on demandA person in possession of a restricted area identity card must, on demand, surrender it to the Minister, the operator of an aerodrome, a screening officer or a peace officer.Demand by Minister or operatorThe Minister or the operator of an aerodrome may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;the card has been deactivated; orthe surrender of the card is required to ensure aviation security.Demand by screening officerA screening officer may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;the card has been deactivated; orthe screening officer is carrying out screening at a restricted area access point or at a location in a restricted area and the person who is in possession of the card refuses to be screened or refuses to submit goods in their possession or control for screening.Demand by peace officerA peace officer may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen; orthere is an immediate threat to aviation security, the security of any aircraft or aerodrome or other aviation facility or the safety of the public, passengers or crew members, and the surrender of the card is required to respond to the threat.Return of cardsA screening officer or a peace officer to whom a person surrenders a restricted area identity card must return the card to the operator of the aerodrome where the card is surrendered or to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card.Notification of MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome to whom a person surrenders a restricted area identity card must notify the Minister if the operator demanded the surrender in accordance with paragraph 176(2)(c).Escort and SurveillanceGeneral requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that any person who is in a restricted area at the aerodrome and is not in possession of a restricted area identity cardis escorted by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them; oris kept under surveillance by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them, in the case of an area the limits of which are defined for a specific purpose, such as construction or maintenance.ExceptionsThis section does not apply in respect of the following persons:passengers who have been screened; andinspectors.Escort ratioThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that at least one escort is provided for every 10 persons who require escort.Surveillance ratioThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that no more than 20 persons at a time are kept under surveillance by one person.Requirement to remain togetherA person under escort must remain with the escort while the person is in a restricted area.IdemAn escort must remain with the person under escort while the person is in a restricted area.Requirement to informThe person who appoints an escort must inform the escort of the requirement to remain with the person under escort while that person is in a restricted area.Screening requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a person under escort or surveillance at the aerodrome and any goods in the person’s possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.Exception — conveyancesThe operator of an aerodrome is not required to place an escort or surveillance personnel in a conveyance that is in a restricted area at the aerodrome and is carrying persons who require escort or surveillance if the conveyance travels in a convoy with an escort conveyance that contains at least one person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them.Exception to exceptionThe operator of the aerodrome must ensure that, if a person who requires escort or surveillance disembarks from a conveyance in a restricted area at the aerodrome, the person is escorted or kept under surveillance in accordance with section 180.Escort conveyancesThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that, at the aerodrome, at least one escort conveyance is provided forevery three conveyances requiring escort to or from an air terminal building apron area for a purpose other than snow removal operations;every six conveyances requiring escort to or from an air terminal building apron area for snow removal operations; andevery six conveyances requiring escort to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area.InspectorsExemptionNothing in this Division requires an inspector acting in the course of their employment to be in possession of a restricted area identity card or any other document issued or approved by the operator of an aerodrome as authorization for the inspector to enter or remain in a restricted area.Inspector’s credentialsThe credentials issued by the Minister to an inspector do not constitute a restricted area identity card even if the credentials are compatible with the identity verification system or with an access control system established by the operator of an aerodrome.Escort privilegesNothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspectoris acting in the course of their employment;does not escort more than 10 persons at one time;remains with the person while the person is in the restricted area;ensures that the person remains with the inspector while the person is in the restricted area; andensures that the person and any goods in their possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.Conveyance escort privilegesNothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a conveyance in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspectoris acting in the course of their employment;does not escort more than 10 persons at one time; andis either in the conveyance or in an escort conveyance that is travelling in a convoy with the conveyance.Additional conditionsIf a person under escort disembarks from a conveyance in a restricted area, the inspector mustremain with the person; andensure that the person remains with the inspector.IdemIf a person under escort is travelling to or from an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every three conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.IdemIf a person under escort is travelling to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every six conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.Airport Security ProgramsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for promoting a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated approach to airport security. The processes that are required under this Division are intended to contribute to the effective establishment and implementation of airport security programs.InterpretationProcesses and proceduresFor greater certainty, any reference to a process in this Division includes the procedures, if any, that are necessary to implement that process.Airport Security Program RequirementsRequirement to establish and implementThe operator of an aerodrome must establish and implement an airport security program.Program requirementsAs part of its airport security program, the operator of the aerodrome mustdefine and document the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities assigned to each of the operator’s employee groups and contractor groups;communicate the information referred to in paragraph (a) to the employees and contractors in those groups;have a security policy statement that establishes an overall commitment and direction for aerodrome security and sets out the operator’s security objectives;communicate the security policy statement in an accessible manner to all persons who are employed at the aerodrome or who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;establish and implement a process for responding to aerodrome-related security incidents and breaches in a coordinated manner that minimizes their impact;establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among the following persons:persons who are employed at the aerodrome,crew members who are based at the aerodrome, andpersons, other than crew members, who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;assess and disseminate risk information within the operator’s organization for the purpose of informed decision-making about aviation security;establish and implement a process for receiving, retaining, disclosing and disposing of sensitive information respecting aviation security in order to protect that information from unauthorized access;receive, retain, disclose and dispose of sensitive information respecting aviation security in a manner that protects the information from unauthorized access;disclose sensitive information respecting aviation security to the following persons if they have been assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities and require the information to carry out those roles and responsibilities:persons who are employed at the aerodrome, andpersons who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with a current scale map of the aerodrome that identifies all restricted areas, security barriers and restricted area access points;document how the operator achieves compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;establish an emergency plan;carry out live exercises; andcarry out table-top exercises.
SOR/2012-48, ss. 11, 65(F).
Previous Version[192 reserved]DocumentationThe operator of an aerodrome must keep documentation related to its airport security program for at least two years.Ministerial accessThe operator of the aerodrome must make the documentation available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Requirement to amendThe operator of an aerodrome must amend its airport security program ifan aviation security risk that is not addressed by the program is identified to the operator by the Minister; orthe operator identifies an aviation security risk at the aerodrome that is not addressed by the program.Security CommitteeSecurity committeeThe operator of an aerodrome must have a security committee or other working group or forum thatadvises the operator on the development of controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;helps coordinate the implementation of the controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator; andpromotes the sharing of information respecting the airport security program.Terms of referenceThe operator of the aerodrome must establish the security committee or other working group or forum in accordance with written terms of reference thatidentify its membership; anddefine the roles and responsibilities of each member.RecordsThe operator of the aerodrome must keep records of the activities of the security committee or other working group or forum and make the records available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[196 to 205 reserved]Emergency PlansPlan requirementsAn emergency plan established by the operator of an aerodrome must set out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome forbomb threats; andhijackings of aircraft.DetailsIf applicable, the response procedures must include the following details:the actions to be taken by the operator of the aerodrome, the police, the aerodrome control tower or flight service station, the emergency coordination centre, emergency response providers, air carriers and any other persons or organizations that are involved;the procedures to be followed for the evacuation and search of air terminal buildings;the procedures to be followed for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; andthe procedures to be followed for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking.Copy of planThe operator of an aerodrome must keep at least one copy of its emergency plan at the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 12.
Emergency ExercisesLive exerciseA live exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA live exercise must be carried out at least once every three years.
SOR/2012-48, s. 12.
Table-top exerciseA table-top exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA table-top exercise must be carried out at least once a year.ExceptionDespite subsection (2), the operator of an aerodrome is not required to carry out a table-top exercise in any year in which it carries out a live exercise.
SOR/2012-48, s. 12.
[209 reserved]ReportsThe operator of an aerodrome must prepare a written report on each exercise that it carries out.
SOR/2012-48, s. 12.
Corrective ActionsCorrective actionsSubject to section 212, the operator of an aerodrome must immediately take corrective actions to address an aviation security risk at the aerodrome thatis identified to the operator by the Minister; oris identified by the operator.Corrective action planIf a corrective action involves a phased approach, the operator of an aerodrome must include a corrective action plan in its airport security program.Plan requirementsA corrective action plan must set outthe nature of the security risk to be addressed;a rationale for the phased approach; anda timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.Disclosure of InformationProhibitionA person other than the Minister must not disclose security-sensitive information that is created or used under this Division unless the disclosure is required by law or is necessary to comply or facilitate compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act, regulatory requirements or the requirements of an emergency direction.Reserved[214 to 223 reserved]Primary Security Line PartnersOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the role of a primary security line partner in supporting the effective establishment and implementation of an airport security program by the operator of an aerodrome.RequirementsRequirementsAt each aerodrome where a primary security line partner carries out operations, the partner mustdefine and document the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities assigned to each of the partner’s employee groups that require access to restricted areas at the aerodrome in the course of their employment;communicate the information referred to in paragraph (a) to the employees in those groups and document how that information is communicated;establish, implement and document a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among its employees if the security awareness program of the operator of the aerodrome does not cover matters that are unique to the partner’s operations;document the measures, procedures and processes that the partner has in place at the aerodrome to protect the security of restricted areas and to prevent breaches of the primary security line;create a document thatdescribes each area on the aerodrome’s primary security line that is occupied by the partner,indicates the location of each restricted area access point in those areas, anddescribes those restricted area access points; anddocument how the partner receives, retains, discloses and disposes of sensitive information respecting aerodrome security to protect that information from unauthorized disclosure.[226 to 230 reserved]Provision of InformationProvision to operator of aerodromeAt each aerodrome where a primary security line partner carries out operations, the partner must provide the operator of the aerodrome with the information that is documented or created under section 225 on reasonable notice given by the operator.Provision to MinisterThe primary security line partner must provide the Minister with the same information on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[232 and 233 reserved]Corrective ActionsCorrective actionsSubject to section 235, a primary security line partner must immediately take corrective actions to address an aerodrome-related security risk that is identified to the partner by the Minister or the operator of an aerodrome where the partner carries out operations.Corrective action planIf a corrective action involves a phased approach, a primary security line partner must provide the operator of the aerodrome with a corrective action plan.Plan requirementsA corrective action plan must set outthe nature of the security risk to be addressed;a rationale for the phased approach; anda timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.Other Aerodrome OperationsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting aerodrome operations that are not dealt with in any other Division of this Part.
SOR/2012-48, s. 13.
Construction PlansRequirement to notify MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister of all plans to begin new construction or to make a change to the physical security of the aerodrome, if the construction or change relates to regulatory requirements respecting passengers, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail.Notice requirementsThe notice mustbe in writing;state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; andset out a description of the construction or change and the safeguards that will be implemented to maintain security in the areas of the aerodrome that will be affected by the construction activities.
SOR/2012-48, s. 13.
United States Preclearance AreasPolice presenceThe operator of an aerodrome that has a United States preclearance area must ensure the continuous presence of at least one armed police officer at the preclearance area during the hours that the area is in operation.Patrols and responsesThe operator of the aerodrome must ensure that the armed police officer makes regular patrols within the preclearance area and responds rapidly and in person to any emergency calls from, or alarms activated by, United States preclearance personnel.
SOR/2012-48, s. 13.
[239 to 245 reserved]CLASS 2 AERODROMESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 2.ApplicationApplicationThis Part applies in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 2.Prohibited ItemsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division completes and supplements the regulatory framework set out in Part 3.Authorization for Carriage of or Access to Explosive Substances and Incendiary DevicesAuthorizationThe operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome ifthe explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodromefor excavation, demolition or construction work,in fireworks displays,by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,by a police service, orby military personnel; andthe operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.Availability of Prohibited ItemsProhibition — sterile areaThe operator of an aerodrome must not permit goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items or, as applicable, the specific list of prohibited items to be made available to persons in a sterile area.Exception — liquids, aerosols and gelsSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of liquids, aerosols and gels that are made available to persons in accordance with a security measure.Exception — knivesSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of rounded, dull-blade knives and plastic knives that are made available to the customers of a concessionaire with the permission of the operator of the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 14.
[251 reserved]Threats and IncidentsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for dealing with threats and incidents at an aerodrome.Threat ResponseArea under operator’s controlThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Area under control of other personThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediatelynotify the person of the nature of the threat; anddetermine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Specific threatsThe operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Duties of other personA person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome mustimmediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; andassist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Threats identified by other personIf it is determined under paragraph 15(b), 254(b) or 256(b) that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Information ReportingSecurity incidentsThe operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78(2);an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays;a specific threat against the aerodrome; andan aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.Commercial air service informationThe operator of an aerodrome must provide the Minister with written notice of any new commercial air service that is to begin at an air terminal building.Reserved[260 to 265 reserved]Personnel and TrainingOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting security personnel and other persons who are assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities at an aerodrome.[267 and 268 reserved]Security Official — AerodromeInterpretationA security official of an aerodrome is an individual who is responsible forcoordinating and overseeing security controls and procedures at the aerodrome; andacting as the principal contact between the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the airport security program.RequirementThe operator of an aerodrome must have, at all times, at least one security official or acting security official.Contact informationThe operator of the aerodrome must provide the Minister withthe name of each security official and acting security official; and24-hour contact information for those officials.[271 to 275 reserved]Facilitation of ScreeningOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting the facilitation of screening operations at an aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Screening of PassengersFalse declaration noticeThe operator of an aerodrome must post a notice at each passenger screening checkpoint stating that it is an offence for a person at the aerodrome to falsely declare thatthey are carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in their possession or control or in goods that they have tendered or are tendering for screening or transportation; oranother person who is at an aerodrome or on board an aircraft is carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in the other person’s possession or control or in goods that the other person has tendered or is tendering for screening or transportation.Official languagesThe notice must be clearly visible and be in at least both official languages.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Private screening facilityThe operator of an aerodrome must make a facility available for the private screening of passengers.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Screening of Non-passengersNon-passenger screening facilitiesThe operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for non-passenger screening checkpoints at restricted area access points and at locations inside restricted areas.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Notice — liquids, aerosols or gelsThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that non-passengers who access sterile areas are notified of any restrictions on the possession of liquids, aerosols or gels in sterile areas.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Explosives Detection Screening CheckpointsExplosives detection screening checkpointsThe operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for explosives detection screening checkpoints.Definition of explosives detection screening checkpointFor the purposes of this section, explosives detection screening checkpoint means an area of an aerodrome where the screening authority at the aerodrome uses screening equipment to screen carry-on baggage, checked baggage or baggage that is intended to be checked baggage.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Baggage Handling SystemsNo change without agreementIf the operator of an aerodrome is responsible for a baggage handling system, the operator must not make any change to the system that may affect screening operations unless the change is agreed to by CATSA.
SOR/2012-48, s. 15.
Access ControlsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for the protection of security-sensitive areas of aerodromes.SignsSign requirementsThe operator of an aerodrome must post signs on the outside of each restricted area access point and each security barrier. Each sign mustbe in at least both official languages;identify the restricted area as a restricted area; andstate that access to the area is restricted to authorized persons.Signs on security barriersThe signs posted on a security barrier must be no more than 150 m apart.Restricted Area Access PointsAccess control systemThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that allows access from a non-restricted area to a restricted area has an access control system consisting of one or more of the following elements:surveillance by a person authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to control access to the restricted area;manual locking equipment; andautomated access control equipment.
SOR/2012-48, s. 16.
Passenger loading bridgeThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that is located between an air terminal building and a passenger loading bridge has a door that can be locked.
SOR/2012-48, s. 16.
ProhibitionA person must not enter a restricted area at an aerodrome except through a restricted area access point.Baggage Handling SystemsPrevention of unauthorized accessThe operator of an aerodrome must take measures to prevent unauthorized access to a baggage handling system that is in a restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 17.
Doors, Gates, Emergency Exits and Other DevicesDuty to close and lock — operatorsThe operator of an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemThe operator of an aerodrome must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Duty to close and lock — partners and lesseesA primary security line partner, or a lessee other than a primary security line partner, at an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe partner or lessee has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemA primary security line partner who occupies an area on an aerodrome’s primary security line must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe partner has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Temporary use or controlAny person at an aerodrome who has temporary use or control of a door, gate or other device that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area must prevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons.Uncontrolled restricted area access pointUnless an authorized person is controlling access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area at an aerodrome, a person who enters or leaves the restricted area mustlock the door, gate or other device that allows access to or from the restricted area; andprevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons while the door, gate or other device is open or unlocked.Preventing lockingA person at an aerodrome must not prevent a door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area from being locked.Emergency exitsA person at an aerodrome must not open any door that is designated as an emergency exit and that is also a restricted area access point unlessthe person is authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to open it; orthere is an emergency.Unauthorized AccessProhibitionSubject to subsections (2) and (3), a person must not enter or remain in any part of an aerodrome that is not a public area if the person has been given notice orally, in writing or by a sign that access to that part of the aerodrome is prohibited or that entry is limited to authorized persons.Exception — operatorAn operator of an aerodrome may allow a person to enter or remain in a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area ifthe part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.Exception — lesseeA lessee at an aerodrome who has the use of, or is responsible for, a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area may allow a person to enter or remain in that part of the aerodrome ifthe part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.InspectorsRequirement to allow accessThe operator of an aerodrome must allow an inspector to enter or remain in a restricted area if the inspector is acting in the course of their employment and presents their credentials.
SOR/2012-48, s. 18.
Documents of EntitlementDivision overviewThis Division sets out provisions respecting documents of entitlement. Requirements respecting the issue and use of restricted area identity card are set out in Division 8.
SOR/2012-48, s. 19.
List of documentsOnly the following documents are documents of entitlement at an aerodrome:a restricted area identity card;a temporary pass issued by the operator of the aerodrome;a boarding pass, a ticket, or any other document accepted by an air carrier that confirms the status of the person to whom it was issued as a passenger on a flight and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a passenger escort form that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a courtesy-lounge or conference-room pass that is issued by an air carrier and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome; anda document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure.Pilot’s licenceA pilot’s licence issued under the Canadian Aviation Regulations is a document of entitlement for a restricted area that is used by general aviation, if the holder of the licenceis acting in the course of their employment; andholds a valid medical certificate of a category that is appropriate for that licence.
SOR/2012-48, s. 19.
Enhanced Access ControlsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out enhanced access control requirements, including requirements respecting the identity verification system referred to in section 56.Identity Verification SystemDisclosure of informationThe operator of an aerodrome is authorized to disclose to the Minister or CATSA any information that is necessary for the proper operation of the identity verification system.Identity protectionDespite subsection (1), the operator of an aerodrome must not disclose to CATSA the identity of an applicant for a restricted area identity card or the identity of a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued unless the operator grants CATSA access to its databases to maintain or repair the identity verification system and CATSA’s access to the person’s identity is incidental to the maintenance or repairs.Information to Be Displayed on a Restricted Area Identity CardRequired informationThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that the following information is displayed on each restricted area identity card that it issues:the full name of the person to whom the card is issued;the person’s height;a photograph depicting a frontal view of the person’s face;the expiry date of the card;the name of the aerodrome where the card is issued;the name of the person’s employer, if the person has a single employer;the terms “multi-employer” and “employeur multiple”, if the person has more than one employer;the person’s occupation, if the person has a single occupation; andthe terms “multi-occupation” and “emplois multiples”, if the person has more than one occupation.Expiration dateA restricted area identity card expires no later than five years after the day on which it is issued or on the day on which the security clearance of the person to whom the card is issued expires, whichever is earlier.Expiration date — multi-aerodrome cardDespite subsection (2), a restricted area identity card that is issued to a person who requires access to restricted areas at more than one aerodrome, but who is not a crew member, expires no later than one year after the day on which it is issued or on the day on which the person’s security clearance expires, whichever is earlier.Official languagesThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that all information that is displayed on a restricted area identity card is in both official languages.Issuance of Restricted Area Identity CardsIssuance criteriaThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a restricted area identity card to a person unless the personapplies in writing;is sponsored in writing by their employer;has a security clearance;consents in writing to the collection, use, retention, disclosure and destruction of information for the purposes of this Division; andconfirms that the information displayed on the card is correct.Activation requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a restricted area identity card to a person unless the card has been activated.False informationA person must not provide false information for the purpose of obtaining a restricted area identity card.SponsorshipAn employer must notsponsor an employee who does not require ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; orknowingly sponsor an employee for more than one restricted area identity card at a time.Issuance of multiple cardsThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue more than one restricted area identity card at a time to a person.Replacement of cardsBefore replacing a lost, stolen or non-functional restricted area identity card, the operator of an aerodrome must ensure thatthe person applying for the replacement card is the person to whom the lost, stolen or non-functional card has been issued; andthe person still has a security clearance.Requirement to informBefore collecting information from an applicant under this Division, the operator of an aerodrome must bring to the applicant’s attention the purposes for which the information is collected and the manner in which the information will be used, retained, disclosed and destroyed.Collection of informationFor the purpose of creating a restricted area identity card for an applicant, the operator of an aerodrome must collect the following information from the applicant:the applicant’s full name;the applicant’s height;a photograph depicting a frontal view of the applicant’s face;the applicant’s fingerprint images and iris images;the name of the applicant’s employer; andthe applicant’s occupation.Destruction of images and templatesThe operator of the aerodrome must, immediately after issuing the restricted area identity card, destroy all fingerprint images and iris images that the operator collected from the applicant and any biometric template created from those images that is not stored on the card.Quality controlFor the purpose of allowing CATSA to monitor the quality of biometric templates and determining if a restricted area identity card is already active in respect of an applicant, the operator of an aerodrome must, before issuing the card, disclose to CATSA any biometric templates created from the fingerprint images and iris images collected from the applicant.Protection of informationThe operator of an aerodrome must take appropriate measures to protect information that is collected, used, retained or disclosed in accordance with this Division from loss or theft and from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, duplication or alteration.Deactivation of Restricted Area Identity CardsDeactivation requestThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must immediately ask CATSA to deactivate the card ifthe card expires;the person to whom the card has been issued or their employer informs the operator that the card is lost, stolen or no longer functional; orthe person to whom the card has been issued fails, on demand, to present or surrender the card to a screening officer.ProhibitionThe operator of an aerodrome must not ask CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card for a reason other than a reason set out in subsection (1).Notification of MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister if the operator asks CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card.Change in employmentThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must notify the Minister immediately ifin the case of a person who has a single employer, the person to whom the card has been issued ceases to be employed or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; andin the case of a person who has more than one employer, the person to whom the card has been issued ceases to be employed by all of their employers or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment.Duty of employerThe employer of a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must immediately notify the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card if the person ceases to be an employee or no longer requires ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment.Retrieval of cardsThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must take reasonable steps to retrieve the card if it has been deactivated and must notify CATSA if the card is not retrieved.Return of cardsIf a restricted area identity card has been deactivated, the person to whom the card has been issued must immediately return it to the operator of an aerodrome who issued it unless the card was surrendered in accordance with this Division or was lost or stolen.Keys, Combination Codes and Personal Identification CodesIssuance or assignmentThe operator of an aerodrome must not issue a key or assign a combination code or personal identification code to a person for a restricted area unlessthe person is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued and the card is active; orthe person is in possession of a document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure as authorization for the person to enter or remain in the restricted area.Addition of keyThe operator of an aerodrome may add a key to a restricted area identity card only if it is possible to cancel or remove the key without damaging or altering any other elements of the card.Protection of informationThe operator of an aerodrome must not add to or modify a restricted area identity card in any way that might allow the disclosure to CATSA of information about the person to whom the card has been issued.Cancellation, withdrawal or retrievalThe operator of an aerodrome must cancel, withdraw or retrieve a key that has been issued to a person who has been issued a restricted area identity card, or a combination code or personal identification code that has been assigned to that person, ifthe person’s restricted area identity card has been deactivated; orthe person no longer requires ongoing access to the restricted area in the course of their employment.RecordsGeneral requirementThe operator of an aerodrome and any person designated by the operator to issue restricted area identity cards or keys or to assign combination codes or personal identification codes must keep updated records at the aerodrome respectingrestricted area identity cards and keys that have been issued;the names of the persons to whom restricted area identity cards or keys have been issued;the names of the persons to whom combination codes or personal identification codes have been assigned;blank restricted area identity cards in the operator’s possession;restricted area identity cards that have been deactivated;keys, combination codes or personal identification codes that have been cancelled, withdrawn or retrieved;deactivated restricted area identity cards that have not been retrieved by the operator;restricted area identity cards that have been reported as lost or stolen;steps taken to retrieve deactivated restricted area identity cards; andcompliance with section 307.Deactivated cardsSubject to subsection (3), a record respecting a restricted area identity card that has been deactivated must be retained for at least one year from the day on which the card was deactivated.Lost or stolen cardsA record respecting a restricted area identity card that has been reported as lost or stolen must be retained for at least one year from the card’s expiry date.Provision to MinisterThe operator of the aerodrome must provide the Minister with the records on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Restricted Area Access Control ProcessUse of identity verification systemThe operator of an aerodrome must implement and maintain a restricted area access control process that uses the identity verification system.Control of Access to Restricted AreasUnauthorized access prohibitionA person must not enter or remain in a restricted area unless the personis a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued; oris in possession of a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 20.
Previous VersionRestricted area identity cards — conditions of useA person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must not enter or remain in a restricted area unlessthey are acting in the course of their employment;the card is in their possession;the card is active; andas applicable, they are in possession of a key that has been issued to them for the restricted area, or a combination code or personal identification code that has been assigned to them for the restricted area.ExceptionParagraph (1)(d) does not apply to crew members.Display of restricted area identity cardsA person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued must not enter or remain in a restricted area unless they visibly display the card on their outer clothing at all times.OversightThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a person is not allowed to enter or remain in a restricted area at the aerodrome unless the person is in possession ofan active restricted area identity card that has been issued to the person; ora document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 21.
Previous VersionBusiness Continuity PlansBusiness continuity plansThe operator of an aerodrome must develop and maintain a business continuity plan that, at a minimum, sets out how the operator will re-establish normal operations and comply with section 324 in the event that the operator is unable to use its restricted area access control process to comply with that section.ImplementationThe operator of the aerodrome must immediately implement its business continuity plan and notify the Minister and CATSA if the operator discovers that it is unable to use its restricted area access control process to comply with section 324.Notification of delayThe operator of the aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister if the operator discovers that it will be unable, for more than 24 hours, to use its restricted area access control process to comply with section 324.Ministerial accessThe operator of the aerodrome must make its business continuity plan available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Database backupThe operator of an aerodrome must regularly back up any database that the operator uses as part of the identity verification system.Use of Restricted Area Identity Cards, Keys, Combination Codes and Personal Identification CodesGeneral prohibitionsA person must notlend or give a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to them to another person;use a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to them to allow access to a restricted area at an aerodrome to another person without authorization from the operator of the aerodrome;intentionally alter or otherwise modify a restricted area identity card or a key unless they are the operator of an aerodrome or a person designated by the operator;use a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to another person;have in their possession, without reasonable excuse, a restricted area identity card or a key that has been issued to another person;use a counterfeit restricted area identity card or a counterfeit key; ormake a copy of a restricted area identity card or a key.Disclosure or use of codesA person, other than the operator of an aerodrome or a person designated by the operator, must notdisclose a combination code or personal identification code; oruse another person’s combination code or personal identification code.Report of loss or theftA person to whom a restricted area identity card or a key has been issued must immediately report its loss or theft to their employer or to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card or key.Employer’s duty to reportAn employer who is informed by an employee of the loss or theft of a restricted area identity card or a key must immediately report the loss or theft to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card or key.Report of non-functioning cardAn employer who is informed by an employee that a restricted area identity card is not functioning must immediately notify the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card.Notification of CATSAThe operator of an aerodrome who has issued a restricted area identity card must notify CATSA if the card is reported as lost or stolen.Presentation and Surrender of Restricted Area Identity CardsPresentation on demandA person in possession of a restricted area identity card who is in a restricted area at an aerodrome must, on demand, present the card to the Minister, the operator of the aerodrome, the person’s employer or a peace officer.Presentation during screeningA person in possession of a restricted area identity card who is being screened by a screening officer at a restricted area access point or at a location in a restricted area must, on demand, present the card to the screening officer.Surrender on demandA person in possession of a restricted area identity card must, on demand, surrender it to the Minister, the operator of an aerodrome, a screening officer or a peace officer.Demand by Minister or operatorThe Minister or the operator of an aerodrome may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;the card has been deactivated; orthe surrender of the card is required to ensure aviation security.Demand by screening officerA screening officer may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;the card has been deactivated; orthe screening officer is carrying out screening at a restricted area access point or at a location in a restricted area and the person who is in possession of the card refuses to be screened or refuses to submit goods in their possession or control for screening.Demand by peace officerA peace officer may demand the surrender of a restricted area identity card ifthe card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen; orthere is an immediate threat to aviation security, the security of any aircraft or aerodrome or other aviation facility or the safety of the public, passengers or crew members, and the surrender of the card is required to respond to the threat.Return of cardsA screening officer or a peace officer to whom a person surrenders a restricted area identity card must return the card to the operator of the aerodrome where the card is surrendered or to the operator of an aerodrome who issued the card.Notification of MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome to whom a person surrenders a restricted area identity card must notify the Minister if the operator demanded the surrender in accordance with paragraph 332(2)(c).Escort and SurveillanceGeneral requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that any person who is in a restricted area at the aerodrome and is not in possession of a restricted area identity cardis escorted by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them; oris kept under surveillance by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them, in the case of an area the limits of which are defined for a specific purpose, such as construction or maintenance.ExceptionsThis section does not apply in respect of the following persons:passengers who have been screened; andinspectors.Escort ratioThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that at least one escort is provided for every 10 persons who require escort.Surveillance ratioThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that no more than 20 persons at a time are kept under surveillance by one person.Requirement to remain togetherA person under escort must remain with the escort while the person is in a restricted area.IdemAn escort must remain with the person under escort while the person is in a restricted area.Requirement to informThe person who appoints an escort must inform the escort of the requirement to remain with the person under escort while that person is in a restricted area.Screening requirementThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that a person under escort or surveillance at the aerodrome and any goods in the person’s possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.Exception — conveyancesThe operator of an aerodrome is not required to place an escort or surveillance personnel in a conveyance that is in a restricted area at the aerodrome and is carrying persons who require escort or surveillance if the conveyance travels in a convoy with an escort conveyance that contains at least one person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them.Exception to exceptionThe operator of the aerodrome must ensure that, if a person who requires escort or surveillance disembarks from a conveyance in a restricted area at the aerodrome, the person is escorted or kept under surveillance in accordance with section 336.Escort conveyancesThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that, at the aerodrome, at least one escort conveyance is provided forevery three conveyances requiring escort to or from an air terminal building apron area for a purpose other than snow removal operations;every six conveyances requiring escort to or from an air terminal building apron area for snow removal operations; andevery six conveyances requiring escort to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area.InspectorsExemptionNothing in this Division requires an inspector acting in the course of their employment to be in possession of a restricted area identity card or any other document issued or approved by the operator of an aerodrome as authorization for the inspector to enter or remain in a restricted area.Inspector’s credentialsThe credentials issued by the Minister to an inspector do not constitute a restricted area identity card even if the credentials are compatible with the identity verification system or with an access control system established by the operator of an aerodrome.Escort privilegesNothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspectoris acting in the course of their employment;does not escort more than 10 persons at one time;remains with the person while the person is in the restricted area;ensures that the person remains with the inspector while the person is in the restricted area; andensures that the person and any goods in their possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.Conveyance escort privilegesNothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a conveyance in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspectoris acting in the course of their employment;does not escort more than 10 persons at one time; andis either in the conveyance or in an escort conveyance that is travelling in a convoy with the conveyance.Additional conditionsIf a person under escort disembarks from a conveyance in a restricted area, the inspector mustremain with the person; andensure that the person remains with the inspector.IdemIf a person under escort is travelling to or from an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every three conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.IdemIf a person under escort is travelling to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every six conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.Airport Security ProgramsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for promoting a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated approach to airport security. The processes that are required under this Division are intended to contribute to the effective establishment and implementation of airport security programs.InterpretationProcesses and proceduresFor greater certainty, any reference to a process in this Division includes the procedures, if any, that are necessary to implement that process.Airport Security Program RequirementsRequirement to establish and implementThe operator of an aerodrome must establish and implement an airport security program.Program requirementsAs part of its airport security program, the operator of the aerodrome mustdefine and document the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities assigned to each of the operator’s employee groups and contractor groups;communicate the information referred to in paragraph (a) to the employees and contractors in those groups;have a security policy statement that establishes an overall commitment and direction for aerodrome security and sets out the operator’s security objectives;communicate the security policy statement in an accessible manner to all persons who are employed at the aerodrome or who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;establish and implement a process for responding to aerodrome-related security incidents and breaches in a coordinated manner that minimizes their impact;establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among the following persons:persons who are employed at the aerodrome,crew members who are based at the aerodrome, andpersons, other than crew members, who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;assess and disseminate risk information within the operator’s organization for the purpose of informed decision-making about aviation security;establish and implement a process for receiving, retaining, disclosing and disposing of sensitive information respecting aviation security in order to protect that information from unauthorized access;receive, retain, disclose and dispose of sensitive information respecting aviation security in a manner that protects the information from unauthorized access;disclose sensitive information respecting aviation security to the following persons if they have been assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities and require the information to carry out those roles and responsibilities:persons who are employed at the aerodrome, andpersons who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with a current scale map of the aerodrome that identifies all restricted areas, security barriers and restricted area access points;document how the operator achieves compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;establish an emergency plan;carry out live exercises; andcarry out table-top exercises.
SOR/2012-48, ss. 22, 65(F).
Previous VersionDocumentationThe operator of an aerodrome must keep documentation related to its airport security program for at least two years.Ministerial accessThe operator of the aerodrome must make the documentation available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Requirement to amendThe operator of an aerodrome must amend its airport security program ifan aviation security risk that is not addressed by the program is identified to the operator by the Minister; orthe operator identifies an aviation security risk at the aerodrome that is not addressed by the program.Security CommitteeSecurity committeeThe operator of an aerodrome must have a security committee or other working group or forum thatadvises the operator on the development of controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;helps coordinate the implementation of the controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator; andpromotes the sharing of information respecting the airport security program.Terms of referenceThe operator of the aerodrome must establish the security committee or other working group or forum in accordance with written terms of reference thatidentify its membership; anddefine the roles and responsibilities of each member.RecordsThe operator of the aerodrome must keep records of the activities of the security committee or other working group or forum and make the records available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[351 to 366 reserved]Emergency PlansPlan requirementsAn emergency plan established by the operator of an aerodrome must set out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome forbomb threats; andhijackings of aircraft.DetailsIf applicable, the response procedures must include the following details:the actions to be taken by the operator of the aerodrome, the police, the aerodrome control tower or flight service station, the emergency coordination centre, emergency response providers, air carriers and any other persons or organizations that are involved;the procedures to be followed for the evacuation and search of air terminal buildings;the procedures to be followed for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; andthe procedures to be followed for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking.Copy of planThe operator of an aerodrome must keep at least one copy of its emergency plan at the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 23.
Emergency ExercisesLive exerciseA live exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA live exercise must be carried out at least once every five years.
SOR/2012-48, s. 23.
Table-top exerciseA table-top exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA table-top exercise must be carried out at least once a year.ExceptionDespite subsection (2), the operator of an aerodrome is not required to carry out a table-top exercise in any year in which it carries out a live exercise.
SOR/2012-48, s. 23.
[370 reserved]ReportsThe operator of an aerodrome must prepare a written report on each exercise that it carries out.
SOR/2012-48, s. 23.
Corrective ActionsCorrective actionsSubject to section 373, the operator of an aerodrome must immediately take corrective actions to address an aviation security risk at the aerodrome thatis identified to the operator by the Minister; oris identified by the operator.Corrective action planIf a corrective action involves a phased approach, the operator of an aerodrome must include a corrective action plan in its airport security program.Plan requirementsA corrective action plan must set outthe nature of the security risk to be addressed;a rationale for the phased approach; anda timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.Primary Security Line PartnersProvision of information to operators of aerodromesFor the purpose of supporting the establishment and implementation of an airport security program by the operator of an aerodrome, a primary security line partner at the aerodrome must, on reasonable notice given by the operator, provide the operator withinformation respecting the measures, procedures and processes that the partner has in place at the aerodrome to protect the security of restricted areas and to prevent breaches of the primary security line; anda document thatdescribes each area on the aerodrome’s primary security line that is occupied by the partner,indicates the location of each restricted area access point in those areas, anddescribes those restricted area access points.Provision of information to MinisterThe primary security line partner must provide the Minister with the information and the document on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[375 to 379 reserved]Disclosure of InformationProhibitionA person other than the Minister must not disclose security-sensitive information that is created or used under this Division unless the disclosure is required by law or is necessary to comply or facilitate compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act, regulatory requirements or the requirements of an emergency direction.Reserved[381 to 390 reserved]Other Aerodrome OperationsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting aerodrome operations that are not dealt with in any other Division of this Part.
SOR/2012-48, s. 24.
Construction PlansRequirement to notify MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister of all plans to begin new construction or to make a change to the physical security of the aerodrome, if the construction or change relates to regulatory requirements respecting passengers, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail.Notice requirementsThe notice mustbe in writing;state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; andset out a description of the construction or change and the safeguards that will be implemented to maintain security in the areas of the aerodrome that will be affected by the construction activities.
SOR/2012-48, s. 24.
[393 to 400 reserved]CLASS 3 AERODROMESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 3.ApplicationApplicationThis Part applies in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 3.Prohibited ItemsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division completes and supplements the regulatory framework set out in Part 3.Authorization for Carriage of or Access to Explosive Substances and Incendiary DevicesAuthorizationThe operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome ifthe explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodromefor excavation, demolition or construction work,in fireworks displays,by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,by a police service, orby military personnel; andthe operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.Availability of Prohibited ItemsProhibition — sterile areaThe operator of an aerodrome must not permit goods listed or described in the general list of prohibited items or, as applicable, the specific list of prohibited items to be made available to persons in a sterile area.Exception — liquids, aerosols and gelsSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of liquids, aerosols and gels that are made available to persons in accordance with a security measure.Exception — knivesSubsection (1) does not apply in respect of rounded, dull-blade knives and plastic knives that are made available to the customers of a concessionaire with the permission of the operator of the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 25.
[406 reserved]Threats and IncidentsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for dealing with threats and incidents at an aerodrome.Threat ResponseArea under operator’s controlThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Area under control of other personThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediatelynotify the person of the nature of the threat; anddetermine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Specific threatsThe operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Duties of other personA person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome mustimmediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; andassist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Threats identified by other personIf it is determined under paragraph 15(b), 409(b) or 411(b) that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Information ReportingSecurity incidentsThe operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78(2);an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays;a specific threat against the aerodrome; andan aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.Commercial air service informationThe operator of an aerodrome must provide the Minister with written notice of any new commercial air service that is to begin at an air terminal building.Reserved[415 to 420 reserved]Personnel and TrainingOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting security personnel and other persons who are assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities at an aerodrome.[422 and 423 reserved]Security Official — AerodromeInterpretationA security official of an aerodrome is an individual who is responsible forcoordinating and overseeing security controls and procedures at the aerodrome; andacting as the principal contact between the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the airport security program.RequirementThe operator of an aerodrome must have, at all times, at least one security official or acting security official.Contact informationThe operator of the aerodrome must provide the Minister withthe name of each security official and acting security official; and24-hour contact information for those officials.[426 to 430 reserved]Facilitation of ScreeningOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting the facilitation of screening operations at an aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Screening of PassengersFalse declaration noticeThe operator of an aerodrome must post a notice at each passenger screening checkpoint stating that it is an offence for a person at the aerodrome to falsely declare thatthey are carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in their possession or control or in goods that they have tendered or are tendering for screening or transportation; oranother person who is at an aerodrome or on board an aircraft is carrying a weapon, an explosive substance, an incendiary device or any other item that could be used to jeopardize the security of an aerodrome or aircraft or that such an item is contained in goods in the other person’s possession or control or in goods that the other person has tendered or is tendering for screening or transportation.Official languagesThe notice must be clearly visible and be in at least both official languages.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Private screening facilityThe operator of an aerodrome must make a facility available for the private screening of passengers.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Notice for Non-passengersNotice — Liquids, aerosols or gelsThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that non-passengers who access sterile areas are notified of any restrictions on the possession of liquids, aerosols or gels in sterile areas.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Explosives Detection Screening CheckpointsExplosives detection screening checkpointsThe operator of an aerodrome must make facilities available for explosives detection screening checkpoints.Definition of explosives detection screening checkpointFor the purposes of this section, explosives detection screening checkpoint means an area of an aerodrome where the screening authority at the aerodrome uses screening equipment to screen carry-on baggage, checked baggage or baggage that is intended to be checked baggage.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Baggage Handling SystemsNo change without agreementIf the operator of an aerodrome is responsible for a baggage handling system, the operator must not make any change to the system that may affect screening operations unless the change is agreed to by CATSA.
SOR/2012-48, s. 26.
Access ControlsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for the protection of security-sensitive areas of aerodromes.SignsSign requirementsThe operator of an aerodrome must post signs on the outside of each restricted area access point and each security barrier. Each sign mustbe in at least both official languages;identify the restricted area as a restricted area; andstate that access to the area is restricted to authorized persons.Signs on security barriersThe signs posted on a security barrier must be no more than 150 m apart.
SOR/2012-48, s. 27.
Restricted Area Access PointsAccess control systemThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that allows access from a non-restricted area to a restricted area has an access control system consisting of one or more of the following elements:surveillance by a person authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to control access to restricted area;manual locking equipment; andautomated access control equipment.
SOR/2012-48, s. 28.
Passenger loading bridgeThe operator of an aerodrome must ensure that each restricted area access point that is located between an air terminal building and a passenger loading bridge has a door that can be locked.
SOR/2012-48, s. 28.
ProhibitionA person must not enter a restricted area at an aerodrome except through a restricted area access point.Baggage Handling SystemsPrevention of unauthorized accessThe operator of an aerodrome must take measures to prevent unauthorized access to a baggage handling system that is in a restricted area.
SOR/2012-48, s. 29.
Doors, Gates, Emergency Exits and Other DevicesDuty to close and lock — operatorsThe operator of an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemThe operator of an aerodrome must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe operator has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Duty to close and lock — partners and lesseesA primary security line partner, or a lessee other than a primary security line partner, at an aerodrome must close and lock any door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, ifthe partner or lessee has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; andthe door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Emergency exit systemA primary security line partner who occupies an area on an aerodrome’s primary security line must institute a system, on or near an emergency exit, that prevents access by unauthorized persons to a restricted area, ifthe partner has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; andthe emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.Temporary use or controlAny person at an aerodrome who has temporary use or control of a door, gate or other device that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area must prevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons.Uncontrolled restricted area access pointUnless an authorized person is controlling access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area at an aerodrome, a person who enters or leaves the restricted area mustlock the door, gate or other device that allows access to or from the restricted area; andprevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons while the door, gate or other device is open or unlocked.Preventing lockingA person at an aerodrome must not prevent a door, gate or other device, other than an emergency exit, that allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area from being locked.Emergency exitsA person at an aerodrome must not open any door that is designated as an emergency exit and that is also a restricted area access point unlessthe person is authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to open it; orthere is an emergency.Unauthorized AccessProhibitionSubject to subsections (2) and (3), a person must not enter or remain in any part of an aerodrome that is not a public area if the person has been given notice orally, in writing or by a sign that access to that part of the aerodrome is prohibited or that entry is limited to authorized persons.Exception — operatorAn operator of an aerodrome may allow a person to enter or remain in a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area ifthat part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.Exception — lesseeA lessee at an aerodrome who has the use of, or is responsible for, a part of the aerodrome that is not a public area may allow a person to enter or remain in that part of the aerodrome ifthe part of the aerodrome is not a restricted area; andthe safety of the aerodrome, persons at the aerodrome and aircraft is not jeopardized.InspectorsRequirement to allow accessThe operator of an aerodrome must allow an inspector to enter or remain in a restricted area if the inspector is acting in the course of their employment and presents their credentials.
SOR/2012-48, s. 30.
Documents of EntitlementDivision overviewThis Division sets out provisions respecting documents of entitlement.
SOR/2012-48, s. 31.
List of documentsOnly the following documents are documents of entitlement at an aerodrome:a restricted area pass;a boarding pass, a ticket, or any other document accepted by an air carrier that confirms the status of the person to whom it was issued as a passenger on a flight and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a passenger escort form that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome;a courtesy-lounge or conference-room pass that is issued by an air carrier and that is approved by the operator of the aerodrome; anda document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure.Pilot’s licenceA pilot’s licence issued under the Canadian Aviation Regulations is a document of entitlement for a restricted area that is used by general aviation, if the holder of the licenceis acting in the course of their employment; andholds a valid medical certificate of a category that is appropriate for that licence.
SOR/2012-48, s. 31.
Airport Security ProgramsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out the regulatory framework for promoting a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated approach to airport security. The processes that are required under this Division are intended to contribute to the effective establishment and implementation of airport security programs.InterpretationProcesses and proceduresFor greater certainty, any reference to a process in this Division includes the procedures, if any, that are necessary to implement that process.Airport Security Program RequirementsRequirement to establish and implementThe operator of an aerodrome must establish and implement an airport security program.Program requirementsAs part of its airport security program, the operator of the aerodrome mustdefine and document the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities assigned to each of the operator’s employee groups and contractor groups;communicate the information referred to in paragraph (a) to the employees and contractors in those groups;have a security policy statement that establishes an overall commitment and direction for aerodrome security and sets out the operator’s security objectives;communicate the security policy statement in an accessible manner to all persons who are employed at the aerodrome or who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;establish and implement a process for responding to aerodrome-related security incidents and breaches in a coordinated manner that minimizes their impact;establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among the following persons:persons who are employed at the aerodrome,crew members who are based at the aerodrome, andpersons, other than crew members, who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;assess and disseminate risk information within the operator’s organization for the purpose of informed decision-making about aviation security;establish and implement a process for receiving, retaining, disclosing and disposing of sensitive information respecting aviation security in order to protect that information from unauthorized access;receive, retain, disclose and dispose of sensitive information respecting aviation security in a manner that protects the information from unauthorized access;disclose sensitive information respecting aviation security to the following persons if they have been assigned aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities and require the information to carry out those roles and responsibilities:persons who are employed at the aerodrome, andpersons who require access to the aerodrome in the course of their employment;provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with a current scale map of the aerodrome that identifies all restricted areas, security barriers and restricted area access points;document how the operator achieves compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;establish an emergency plan;carry out live exercises; andcarry out table-top exercises.
SOR/2012-48, ss. 32, 65(F).
Previous VersionDocumentationThe operator of an aerodrome must keep documentation related to its airport security program for at least two years.Ministerial accessThe operator of the aerodrome must make the documentation available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.Requirement to amendThe operator of an aerodrome must amend its airport security program ifan aviation security risk that is not addressed by the program is identified to the operator by the Minister; orthe operator identifies an aviation security risk at the aerodrome that is not addressed by the program.Security CommitteeSecurity committeeThe operator of an aerodrome must have a security committee or other working group or forum thatadvises the operator on the development of controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator;helps coordinate the implementation of the controls and processes that are required at the aerodrome to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator; andpromotes the sharing of information respecting the airport security program.Terms of referenceThe operator of the aerodrome must establish the security committee or other working group or forum in accordance with written terms of reference thatidentify its membership; anddefine the roles and responsibilities of each member.RecordsThe operator of the aerodrome must keep records of the activities of the security committee or other working group or forum and make the records available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[459 to 473 reserved]Emergency PlansPlan requirementsAn emergency plan established by the operator of an aerodrome must set out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome forbomb threats; andhijackings of aircraft.DetailsIf applicable, the response procedures must include, the following details:the actions to be taken by the operator of the aerodrome, the police, the aerodrome control tower or flight service station, the emergency coordination centre, emergency response providers, air carriers and any other persons or organizations that are involved;the procedures to be followed for the evacuation and search of air terminal buildings;the procedures to be followed for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; andthe procedures to be followed for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking.Copy of planThe operator of an aerodrome must keep at least one copy of its emergency plan at the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 33.
Emergency ExercisesLive exerciseA live exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA live exercise must be carried out at least once every five years.
SOR/2012-48, s. 33.
Table-top exerciseA table-top exercise carried out by the operator of an aerodrome must involve the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.FrequencyA table-top exercise must be carried out at least once a year.ExceptionDespite subsection (2), the operator of an aerodrome is not required to carry out a table-top exercise in any year in which it carries out a live exercise.
SOR/2012-48, s. 33.
[477 reserved]ReportsThe operator of an aerodrome must prepare a written report on each exercise that it carries out.
SOR/2012-48, s. 33.
Corrective ActionsCorrective actionsSubject to section 480, the operator of an aerodrome must immediately take corrective actions to address an aviation security risk at the aerodrome thatis identified to the operator by the Minister; oris identified by the operator.Corrective action planIf a corrective action involves a phased approach, the operator of an aerodrome must include a corrective action plan in its airport security program.Plan requirementsA corrective action plan must set outthe nature of the security risk to be addressed;a rationale for the phased approach; anda timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.Primary Security Line PartnersProvision of information to operators of aerodromesFor the purpose of supporting the establishment and implementation of an airport security program by the operator of an aerodrome, a primary security line partner at the aerodrome must, on reasonable notice given by the operator, provide the operator withinformation respecting the measures, procedures and processes that the partner has in place at the aerodrome to protect the security of restricted areas and to prevent breaches of the primary security line; anda document thatdescribes each area on the aerodrome’s primary security line that is occupied by the partner,indicates the location of each restricted area access point in those areas, anddescribes those restricted area access points.Provision of information to MinisterThe primary security line partner must provide the Minister with the information and the document on reasonable notice given by the Minister.[482 and 483 reserved]Disclosure of InformationProhibitionA person other than the Minister must not disclose security-sensitive information that is created or used under this Division unless the disclosure is required by law or is necessary to comply or facilitate compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act, regulatory requirements or the requirements of an emergency direction.Reserved[485 to 494 reserved]Other Aerodrome OperationsOverviewDivision overviewThis Division sets out requirements respecting aerodrome operations that are not dealt with in any other Division of this Part.
SOR/2012-48, s. 34.
Construction PlansRequirement to notify MinisterThe operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister of all plans to begin new construction or to make a change to the physical security of the aerodrome, if the construction or change relates to regulatory requirements respecting passengers, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail.Notice requirementsThe notice mustbe in writing;state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; andset out a description of the construction or change and the safeguards that will be implemented to maintain security in the areas of the aerodrome that will be affected by the construction activities.
SOR/2012-48, s. 34.
[497 to 504 reserved]OTHER AERODROMESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3.Authorization for Carriage of or Access to Explosive Substances and Incendiary DevicesApplicationThis Division applies in respect of aerodromes not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3.AuthorizationThe operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome ifthe explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodromefor excavation, demolition or construction work,in fireworks displays,by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,by a police service, orby military personnel; andthe operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.Threats and IncidentsApplicationApplicationThis Division applies in respect of aerodromes that are not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 and are aerodromes where air carriers are served.Threat ResponseArea under operator’s controlThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Area under control of other personThe operator of an aerodrome who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of the aerodrome, that is under the control of a person carrying on any activity at the aerodrome, other than the operator, must immediatelynotify the person of the nature of the threat; anddetermine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Specific threatsThe operator of an aerodrome who determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Duties of other personA person, other than a screening authority, who is carrying on any activity at an aerodrome and who is made aware of a threat against the aerodrome mustimmediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; andassist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.Threats identified by other personIf it is determined under paragraph 15(b), 510(b) or 512(b) that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aerodrome, the operator of the aerodrome must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aerodrome and persons at the aerodrome, including informing the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Information ReportingSecurity incidentsThe operator of an aerodrome must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:the discovery, at the aerodrome, of a weapon, explosive substance or incendiary device that is not permitted under subsection 78(2);an explosion at the aerodrome, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident, excavation, demolition, or construction work, or the use of fireworks displays;a specific threat against the aerodrome; andan aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.Commercial air service informationThe operator of an aerodrome must provide the Minister with written notice of any new commercial air service that is to begin at an air terminal building.Emergency PlanningApplicationApplicationThis Division applies in respect of aerodromes that are not listed in Schedule 1, 2 or 3 and are aerodromes where the following air carriers are served:air carriers that conduct scheduled or non-scheduled services to or from an air terminal building at the aerodrome; andair carriers that conduct scheduled international services from the aerodrome.
SOR/2012-48, s. 35.
Emergency Plans and ExercisesEmergency plansThe operator of an aerodrome must establish an emergency plan that sets out the response procedures to be followed at the aerodrome forbomb threats; andhijackings of aircraft.DetailsIf applicable, the response procedures must include the following details:the actions to be taken by the operator of the aerodrome, the police, the aerodrome control tower or flight service station, the emergency coordination centre, emergency response providers, air carriers and any other persons or organizations that are involved;the procedures to be followed for the evacuation and search of air terminal buildings;the procedures to be followed for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; andthe procedures to be followed for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking.
SOR/2012-48, s. 35.
Table-top exerciseThe operator of an aerodrome must, at least once a year, carry out a table-top exercise that involves the persons and organizations referred to in the operator’s emergency plan, in order to test the effectiveness of the plan in response to a bomb threat or a hijacking of an aircraft.
SOR/2012-48, s. 35.
ReportsThe operator of an aerodrome must prepare a written report on each exercise that it carries out and must make the reports available to the Minister on reasonable notice given by the Minister.
SOR/2012-48, s. 35.
[520 to 524 reserved]AIRCRAFT SECURITYOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out requirements for air carriers, other operators of aircraft and persons on board aircraft.Weapons, Explosive Substances and Incendiary DevicesWeaponsAn air carrier must not allow a person who is on board an aircraft to carry or have access to a weapon unless the air carrier has authorized the person to do so under section 531 or 533.Explosive substances and incendiary devicesAn air carrier must not allow a person who is on board an aircraft to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device.Transport of loaded firearmsAn air carrier must not knowingly allow a person to transport a loaded firearm on board an aircraft.Transport of explosive substances and incendiary devicesAn air carrier must not knowingly allow a person to transport an explosive substance, other than ammunition, or an incendiary device on board an aircraft unless the person notifies the air carrier before the explosive substance or incendiary device arrives at the aerodrome where it is to be accepted by the air carrier for transportation.Transport of unloaded firearmsAn air carrier must not knowingly allow a person to transport an unloaded firearm on board an aircraft unless the person has declared to the air carrier that the firearm is unloaded.Storage of unloaded firearmsAn air carrier that transports an unloaded firearm on board an aircraft must store the firearm so that it is not accessible to any person on board the aircraft other than crew members.Prohibition — alcoholic beveragesAn air carrier must not provide a person who carries or has access to a firearm on board an aircraft with any alcoholic beverage.Authorizations for peace officersAn air carrier may authorize a peace officer to carry or have access to an unloaded firearm on board an aircraft ifthe peace officer, while in the performance of the officer’s duties, requires access to the firearm immediately before, during or immediately after the flight;the peace officer informs the air carrier, at least two hours before the aircraft leaves the aerodrome or, in an emergency, as soon as feasible before the departure of the flight, that a firearm will be on board;the peace officer shows a representative of the air carrier identification, issued by the organization employing the officer, that displays a photograph depicting a frontal view of the officer’s face, the signature of the officer and the signature of an authorized representative of the organization employing the officer;the peace officer completes the form used by the air carrier to authorize the carriage of a firearm on board an aircraft; andthe air carrier verifies the identification referred to in paragraph (c)before the peace officer enters a restricted area from which the officer may board the aircraft, orbefore the peace officer boards the aircraft, if the aerodrome does not have a restricted area from which the officer may board the aircraft.Requirement to informIf a peace officer needs to carry or have access to a firearm on board an aircraft, the air carrier must, before the departure of the flight,inform the pilot-in-command of the aircraft by means of the form referred to in paragraph 531(d); andsubject to subsection (2), inform the screening authority, the crew members assigned to the flight or the aircraft and any other peace officer on board the aircraft.Undercover operationsIf a peace officer who is carrying or has access to a firearm on board an aircraft is engaged in an undercover operation and requests that the air carrier not reveal the officer’s presence to any person on board the aircraft other than the pilot-in-command, the air carrier must comply with that request.Unloaded firearm authorizations — air carriersAn air carrier may authorize the following persons to carry or have access to an unloaded firearm on board an aircraft if the firearm is necessary for survival purposes:the pilot-in-command of the aircraft; andan employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife control.Unloaded firearm authorizations — other operatorsAn operator of an aircraft, other than an air carrier, may authorize the pilot-in-command of the aircraft to carry or have access to an unloaded firearm and ammunition on board the aircraft if the firearm and ammunition are necessary for survival purposes.Persons in the Custody of an Escort OfficerDefinition of “organization responsible for the person in custody”In this section, organization responsible for the person in custody does not include a person or an organization that provides escort officer services under a contract for remuneration.Air carrier conditionsAn air carrier must not transport a person in the custody of an escort officer on board an aircraft unlessthe organization responsible for the person in custody has provided the air carrier with a written confirmation that the organization has assessed the pertinent facts and determined whether the person in custody is a maximum, medium or minimum risk to the safety of the travelling public and the operations of the air carrier and aerodrome;the air carrier and the organization responsible for escorting the person in custody have agreed on the number of escort officers necessary to escort that person, which number must be at leasttwo escort officers to escort each person who is a maximum risk,one escort officer to escort each person who is a medium risk, andone escort officer to escort not more than two persons who are a minimum risk;the person in custody is escorted by the agreed number of escort officers;the organization responsible for the person in custody has given a written notice to the air carrier at least two hours or, in an emergency, as soon as feasible before the departure of the flight, statingthe identity of each escort officer and the person in custody and the reasons why the person requires an escort,the level of risk that the person in custody represents to the safety of the public, andthe flight on which the person in custody will be transported;each escort officer shows a representative of the air carrier identification, issued by the organization responsible for the person in custody or the organization employing the officer, that displays a photograph depicting a frontal view of the officer’s face, the signature of the officer and the signature of an authorized representative of the organization employing the officer;an escort officer completes the form used by the air carrier to authorize the transportation of a person in custody; andthe air carrier verifies the identification referred to in paragraph (e)before the escort officer enters a restricted area from which the escort officer may board the aircraft, orbefore the escort officer boards the aircraft, if the aerodrome does not have a restricted area from which the escort officer may board the aircraft.Escort officer conditionsAn escort officer must not escort a person in custody on board an aircraft unless the escort officerprovides the operator of the aerodrome with a copy of the written notice referred to in paragraph (2)(d) at least two hours or, in an emergency, as soon as feasible before the departure of the flight; andshows a representative of the air carrier the identification referred to in paragraph (2)(e).Transport of more than one person in custodyAn air carrier that transports a person in custody who is a maximum risk to the public must not transport any other person in custody on board the aircraft.Peace officer dutiesAn escort officer who is a peace officer and who escorts a person in custody during a flight mustremain with the person at all times;immediately before boarding the aircraft, search the person and the person’s carry-on baggage for weapons or other items that could be used to jeopardize flight safety;search the area surrounding the aircraft seat assigned to the person for weapons or other items that could be used to jeopardize flight safety; andcarry restraining devices that can be used to restrain the person, if necessary.Air carrier dutiesIf an escort officer who is not a peace officer escorts a person in custody, the air carrier must, immediately before the person boards the aircraft, cause the person and the person’s carry-on baggage to be screened for weapons or other items that could be used to jeopardize flight safety.Escort officer dutiesAn escort officer who is not a peace officer and who escorts a person in custody during a flight mustremain with the person at all times;ensure that a screening of the person and the person’s carry-on baggage for weapons or other items that could be used to jeopardize flight safety is carried outbefore the escort officer and the person enter a restricted area from which they may board the aircraft, orbefore the escort officer and the person board the aircraft, if the aerodrome does not have a restricted area from which they may board the aircraft;search the area surrounding the aircraft seat assigned to the person for weapons or other items that could be used to jeopardize flight safety; andcarry restraining devices that can be used to restrain the person, if necessary.Consumption of alcoholic beveragesA person in custody and the escort officer who is escorting the person must not consume any alcoholic beverage on board an aircraft.Prohibition — alcoholic beveragesAn air carrier must not provide a person in custody or an escort officer who is escorting the person on board an aircraft with any alcoholic beverage.Seating of persons in custodyAn air carrier must not allow a person in custody on board an aircraft to be seated next to an exit.Threat Response and Information ReportingThreat ResponseThreat to aircraft — air carriersAn air carrier that is made aware of a threat against an aircraft or a flight must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the aircraft or flight.Threat to aircraft — other operatorsAn operator of an aircraft, other than an air carrier, who is made aware of a threat against an aircraft or a flight must immediately determine whether the threat jeopardizes the security of the aircraft or flight.Specific threat to aircraft — air carriersAn air carrier that determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aircraft or flight must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the passengers and crew on board the aircraft, includinginforming the pilot-in-command, the crew members assigned to the aircraft or flight, the operator of the aerodrome and the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat;if the aircraft is on the ground, moving it to a place of safety at the aerodrome according to the directions of the operator of the aerodrome; andinspecting the aircraft and causing a screening of the passengers and goods on board the aircraft to be carried out, unless the inspection and screening are likely to jeopardize the safety of the passengers and crew members.Specific threat to aircraft — other operatorsAn operator of an aircraft, other than an air carrier, who determines that there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of an aircraft or flight must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the aircraft and the passengers and crew on board the aircraft, includinginforming the pilot-in-command, the crew members assigned to the aircraft or flight, the operator of the aerodrome and the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat;if the aircraft is on the ground, moving it to a place of safety at the aerodrome according to the directions of the operator of the aerodrome; andinspecting the aircraft and causing a search of the passengers and goods on board the aircraft to be carried out, unless the inspection and search are likely to jeopardize the safety of the passengers and crew members.Aircraft on groundIf the aircraft is on the ground, the pilot-in-command must comply with any direction given by the operator of the aerodrome under paragraph (1)(b) or (2)(b) or by a member of the appropriate police service, unless complying with the direction is likely to jeopardize the safety of the passengers and crew members.Threat to facility or aerodrome — air carriersAn air carrier that is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of an aerodrome, that is under the air carrier’s control must immediately determine whether there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Threat to facility or aerodrome — other operatorsAn operator of an aircraft, other than an air carrier, who is made aware of a threat against an aviation facility, or a part of an aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately determine whether the threat jeopardizes the security of the facility or that part of the aerodrome.Specific threat to facility or aerodrome — air carriersAn air carrier that determines that there is a specific threat that jeopardizes the security of an aviation facility, or a part of an aerodrome, that is under the air carrier’s control must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the facility or that part of the aerodrome and the safety of persons at the facility or that part of the aerodrome, including informing the operator of the aerodrome and the appropriate police service of the nature of the threat.Threat to facility or aerodrome — other operatorsAn operator of an aircraft, other than an air carrier, who determines that there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of an aviation facility, or a part of an aerodrome, that is under the operator’s control must immediately take all of the measures necessary to ensure the safety of the facility or that part of the aerodrome and the safety of persons at the facility or that part of the aerodrome, including informing the operator of the aerodrome and the appropriate police service of the threat.Reporting of Security IncidentsNotification of MinisterAn air carrier must immediately notify the Minister when any of the following incidents occur:the hijacking or attempted hijacking of an aircraft;the discovery, on board an aircraft, of a weapon, other than an unloaded firearm that the air carrier authorized under section 531 or subsection 533(1);the discovery, on board an aircraft, of an explosive substance or an incendiary device in respect of which the air carrier was not notified in accordance with subsection 80(3);an explosion on an aircraft, unless the explosion is known to be the result of an accident;a specific threat against an aircraft, flight, or part of an aerodrome or other aviation facility, that is under the air carrier’s control; andan aviation security incident that involves a peace officer in any part of an aerodrome that is under the air carrier’s control.Notification of operators of aerodromesAn air carrier must immediately notify the operator of an aerodrome when a weapon, other than a firearm permitted under subsection 78(2), is detected in any part of the aerodrome that is under the air carrier’s control.Security InformationProvision to MinisterAn air carrier must provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with written or electronic records or any other information relevant to the security of the air carrier’s operations, includinginformation concerning the method of implementing a security measure, emergency direction or interim order that applies to the air carrier; anda description of the nature of the operations related to a particular flight and the services provided in respect of the flight.Duty of service providersA person who provides an air carrier with a service and a person who provides a service related to the transportation of accepted cargo or mail by air must provide the Minister, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, with written or electronic records or any other information relevant to the security of the air carrier’s operations, includinginformation concerning the method of implementing a security measure, emergency direction or interim order that applies to that person; anda description of the nature of the operations related to a particular flight and the services provided in respect of the flight.[546 to 616 reserved]RESERVED[617 to 626 reserved]RESERVED[627 to 667 reserved]RESERVED[668 to 738 reserved]RESERVED[739 to 764 reserved]MINISTERIAL POWERS AND DUTIESOverviewPart overviewThis Part sets out ministerial powers and duties that are not set out in any other part.Identity Verification SystemDisclosure of informationThe Minister is authorized to disclose to CATSA or the operator of an aerodrome any information that is necessary for the proper operation of the identity verification system referred to in section 56.Deactivation requestThe Minister must ask CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card ifthe Minister is notified under section 156 or 312; orthe security clearance of the person to whom the card has been issued is suspended or cancelled.ProhibitionThe Minister must not ask CATSA to deactivate a restricted area identity card for a reason other than a reason set out in subsection (1).[768 to 796 reserved]DESIGNATED PROVISIONSOverviewPart overviewThis Part allows the enforcement, by means of administrative monetary penalties, of the provisions of these Regulations that are set out in Schedule 4 and the provisions of any security measure.Designated provisions of the ActThe Designated Provisions Regulations allow the enforcement, by means of administrative monetary penalties, of the provisions of the Act that are set out in Schedule 4 to those Regulations.Designated ProvisionsDesignated provisionsA provision set out in column 1 of Schedule 4 is designated as a provision the contravention of which may be dealt with under and in accordance with the procedure set out in sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Act.Maximum amountsThe amount set out in column 2 or column 3 of Schedule 4 is prescribed as the maximum amount payable by an individual or corporation, as the case may be, in respect of a contravention of the provision set out in column 1.Designation of security measure provisionsThe provisions of a security measure are designated as provisions the contravention of which may be dealt with under and in accordance with the procedure set out in sections 7.7 to 8.2 of the Act.Maximum amountsThe maximum amount payable in respect of a contravention of a designated provision referred to in subsection (1) is$5,000, in the case of an individual; and$25,000, in the case of a corporation.Notice of ContraventionNotice requirementsA notice referred to in subsection 7.7(1) of the Act must be in writing and indicate the information prescribed by section 4 of the Designated Provisions Regulations.CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS, TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCEConsequential Amendments to the Designated Provisions Regulations[Amendment][Amendment]Transitional ProvisionsOperators of class 1 aerodromesThe following provisions do not apply to the operator of an aerodrome until the day that is six months after the day on which these Regulations come into force:section 112;section 191; andsections 193 and 194.Primary security line partners at class 1 aerodromesThe following provisions do not apply to a primary security line partner at an aerodrome until the day that is six months after the day on which these Regulations come into force:section 114;section 225;section 231; andsections 234 and 235.Operators of class 2 aerodromesThe following provisions do not apply to the operator of an aerodrome until the day that is 14 months after the day on which these Regulations come into force:section 270;section 347; andsections 348 and 349.Primary security line partners at class 2 aerodromesSection 374 does not apply to a primary security line partner at an aerodrome until the day that is 14 months after the day on which these Regulations come into force.Operators of class 3 aerodromesThe following provisions do not apply to the operator of an aerodrome until the day that is 17 months after the day on which these Regulations come into force:section 425;section 455; andsections 456 and 457.Primary security line partners at class 3 aerodromesSection 481 does not apply to a primary security line partner at an aerodrome until the day that is 17 months after the day on which these Regulations come into force.Repeal[Repeal]Coming into ForceComing into forceThese Regulations come into force on January 1, 2012, but if they are registered after that day, they come into force on the day on which they are registered.(Paragraph 2(d) and sections 3, 6, 82, 83, 505, 506, 508 and 516)
CLASS 1 AERODROMES
NameICAO Location IndicatorCalgary InternationalCYYCEdmonton InternationalCYEGHalifax (Robert L. Stanfield International)CYHZMontréal International (Mirabel)CYMXMontréal (Montréal — Pierre Elliott Trudeau International)CYULOttawa (Macdonald-Cartier International)CYOWToronto (Lester B. Pearson International)CYYZVancouver InternationalCYVRWinnipeg (James Armstrong Richardson International)CYWG
SOR/2012-48, s. 36.
Previous Version(Paragraph 2(e) and sections 3, 246, 247, 505, 506, 508 and 516)