Abbotsford Airport Authority

Abbotsford Airport Authority

Abbotsford Airport Authority

On Feb. 3, 2011, Transport Minister Chuck Strahl, together with Minister of State for Transport Rob Merrifield, announced changes to screening procedures carried out at Canadian airports.

These changes were implemented following a review of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) that began in June 2010. According to Stahl these changes were made in order to achieve a better balance between aviation safety and security and passenger convenience.

Merrifield said, “CATSA’s screening will be smarter, and more efficient and effective by modernizing passenger and baggage screening. Harmonizing our prohibited item list closely with international standards will improve the passenger screening experience.”