SOR-2011-318 Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012

Part 1 deals with screening authorities and the screening of persons and goods at aerodromes;

Part 2 deals with the CATSA security program;

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 and at any other place designated by the Minister under subsection 6(1.1) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act;

Part 7 deals with security at other aerodromes;

Part 8 deals with aircraft security;

Part 9 is reserved;

Part 10 is reserved;

Part 11 deals with cargo and mail on flights departing from an aerodrome located in Canada;

Part 12 deals with cargo on flights departing from a place outside Canada to an aerodrome located in Canada;

Part 13 sets out ministerial powers and duties; and

Part 14 sets out an administrative monetary penalty scheme for the contravention of certain provisions of these Regulations and the provisions of any security measure.

a peace officer; and

any person authorized by the federal government or a provincial government or any of their agencies to escort a person in custody on a flight. (agent d’escorte)

preserve the integrity of an examination or investigation that is underway; or

prevent an imminent danger to human life or serious damage to property. (situation d’urgence)

could pose a threat to aviation security;

are prohibited as carry-on baggage by the governments of other countries; or

are 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. (liste générale des articles interdits)

in 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; and

in 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. (exploitant d’un aérodrome)

a 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; and

an 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. (agent de la paix)

these Regulations;

any other aviation security regulations;

a security measure;

an interim order; or

a ministerial order. (exigence réglementaire)

CATSA;

a screening contractor as defined in section 2 of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act; or

a screening officer. (administration de contrôle)

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; and

other persons who are authorized to be in the area by the operator of the aerodrome. (zone stérile)

an explosive substance;

an incendiary device;

a component of an explosive device or incendiary device; and

any other good that could pose a threat to aviation security. (article dangereux)

is at least 18 years of age;

is a Canadian citizen or a 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;

has taken the training referred to in section 20 and, if applicable, the ongoing training referred to in section 23;

has successfully completed the evaluation in accordance with section 22 and, if applicable, subsection 23(4), demonstrating their competence in the carrying out of their screening duties;

is certified by the screening authority as meeting the requirements referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f); and

is designated by the Minister under section 4.84 of the Act.

the person ceases to be employed as a screening officer;

the person no longer meets the requirements set out in section 5 to conduct screening; or

the person’s designation is cancelled by the Minister.

carry out screening by means that allow effective communication with members of the public in the official language of their choice; and

provide in both official languages any printed or pre-recorded material that is used in respect of screening.

one piece of valid government-issued photo identification that shows the holder’s name and date of birth;

two pieces of valid government-issued identification, at least one of which shows the holder’s name and date of birth; or

a restricted area identity card.

by comparing the person, and in particular their entire face, against the required identification, if applicable; and

by comparing the name on the person’s document of entitlement with the name on the required identification.

screens the person’s identity using alternative forms of identification; and

carries 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.

the person presents a piece of photo identification and does not resemble the photograph;

the person presents more than one form of identification and there is a significant discrepancy between those forms of identification; or

there is a significant discrepancy between the name on the identification presented by the person and the name on their document of entitlement.

the 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; or

the 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.

are listed or described in the general list of prohibited items; or

pose an immediate threat to aviation security.

immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and

assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

a loaded firearm;

an explosive substance, other than ammunition; or

an incendiary device.

information concerning the method of implementing a security measure, emergency direction or interim order that applies to the screening authority; and

a description of the nature of the screening operations related to a particular flight or aerodrome.

cover the responsibilities and duties of a screening officer, as well as screening processes;

cover the safeguarding of civil aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference, as well as current and emerging aviation security threats and trends;

cover the use of screening equipment, and include practical training using the screening equipment; and

include on-the-job training provided and supervised by a person who has knowledge of and experience in screening.

is at least 18 years of age;

is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;

has a security clearance;

has specialized knowledge of aviation security screening operations;

has successfully completed instructor training on aviation security and the screening elements to be taught; and

has knowledge of current and emerging aviation security threats and trends and of regulatory requirements related to screening.

knowledge of the elements referred to in paragraphs 20(a) and (b); and

the ability to operate screening equipment and apply the screening processes for persons and goods.

the screening of goods that are listed or described in the general list of prohibited items, with an emphasis on explosive substances;

the screening of goods that are arranged in a way that creates various levels of difficulty in identifying them; and

the use of X-ray image enhancement tools.

covers changes in screening processes, screening equipment and aviation security threats and trends; and

includes a review of any screening issues and gaps.

the use, on a trial basis, of new screening equipment or software;

the modification of approved screening equipment or software; or

the addition of new screening equipment or software.

the reasons for the implementation of the measures and any supporting documentation from the manufacturer;

a description of any proposed modifications to approved screening equipment or software;

a list of the performance verification tools approved by the Minister that will be used; and

documentation demonstrating that the detection performance of any modified equipment is maintained or enhanced.

that a person in possession of a restricted area identity card is the person to whom the card has been issued; and

that the restricted area identity card is active or has been deactivated.

monitoring the quality of biometric templates; or

determining if a restricted area identity card is already active in respect of the applicant.

how CATSA will maintain an equivalent level of security until normal operations are re-established, including the ability to meet the following objectives:

how CATSA will re-establish normal operations.

restricted 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; and

blank restricted area identity cards distributed to operators of aerodromes.

develop a security policy statement that establishes an overall security commitment and direction and sets out the security objectives;

establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of vigilance among its employees;

conduct a security risk assessment in accordance with section 69;

assess risk information and disseminate it within its organization for the purpose of facilitating informed decision-making about security;

establish a strategic security plan in accordance with section 73;

identify the security official referred to in subsection (3);

subject to section 31, establish and implement a process for receiving, identifying, retaining, disclosing and disposing of sensitive information respecting aviation security in order to protect the information from unauthorized access; and

establish and implement a process for responding to security incidents and breaches.

documentation related to its security risk assessment and any review of it for at least five years;

documentation related to its strategic security plan and any amendment to it for at least five years; and

all other documentation related to its security program for at least two years.

a threat assessment that evaluates the probability of a disruption to security screening services caused by an unauthorized access or an act or attempted act of unlawful interference;

a criticality assessment that prioritizes the information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities and all other assets related to screening operations that most require protection from acts and attempted acts of unlawful interference;

a vulnerability assessment that considers the extent to which information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities and all other assets related to screening operations are susceptible to loss or damage; and

an impact assessment that, at a minimum, measures the consequences of a security screening incident or potential security screening incident in terms of

it acquires new equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other new assets related to screening operations;

it makes changes to security screening operations that could affect information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations;

a change in regulatory requirements could affect information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations; or

it identifies a vulnerability that is not addressed in the assessment or the Minister identifies such a vulnerability to CATSA.

any decision to amend or to not amend the assessment or the risk-management strategy;

the reasons for that decision; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that decision.

to include a new medium to high risk; or

to raise or lower the level of a risk within the medium to high range.

the assessment meets the requirements of section 69;

the assessment has been reviewed by an executive within CATSA who is responsible for security;

CATSA has considered all available and relevant information; and

CATSA has not overlooked a security risk that could compromise information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations.

summarizes its strategy to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from threats identified in the security risk assessment; and

includes a risk-management strategy that addresses the medium to high security risks identified and prioritized in its security risk assessment.

the plan meets the requirements of subsection (1);

the plan has been reviewed by an executive within CATSA who is responsible for security;

the plan is likely to enable CATSA to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from an unauthorized access to or acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations;

the risk-management strategy is in proportion to the risks it addresses;

CATSA has not overlooked a security risk that could compromise information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations; and

the plan can be implemented without compromising security.

the plan does not reflect CATSA’s most recent security risk assessment;

the Minister informs CATSA that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk to information, equipment, information technology infrastructure, facilities or any other assets related to screening operations;

CATSA identifies a deficiency in the plan; or

the Minister informs CATSA that its risk-management strategy is not in proportion to a risk set out in its security risk assessment.

the reason for the amendment; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment.

in the case of an amendment to the summary required under paragraph 73(1)(a), the conditions set out in paragraphs 73(3)(a) to (c) have been met; or

in the case of an amendment to the risk-management strategy required under paragraph 73(1)(b), the conditions set out in paragraphs 73(3)(a) to (f) have been met.

a weapon;

a model or replica of a weapon;

an explosive substance; and

an incendiary device.

the date on which the failure occurred;

a description of the failure; and

a description of the corrective actions that were taken to prevent the recurrence of the failure.

the date on which the one-hour period was exceeded;

the amount of time by which the one-hour period was exceeded; and

a description of the exigent circumstances.

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); and

an 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).

a peace officer; and

an employee of a federal or provincial department or agency who is engaged in wildlife control.

a loaded firearm;

an explosive substance other than ammunition; and

an incendiary device.

that 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; or

that 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.

the explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodrome

the 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.

notify the person of the nature of the threat; and

determine whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and

assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

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 threat against the aerodrome; and

an aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.

determine which additional safeguards are likely to mitigate the heightened risk condition;

notify any persons or organizations that have aviation security roles and responsibilities at the aerodrome and are affected by the heightened risk condition;

implement or continue to implement the additional safeguards; and

notify the Minister of the additional safeguards that are being or will be implemented.

coordinating and overseeing security controls and procedures at the aerodrome; and

acting as the principal contact between the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the airport security program.

the name of each security official and acting security official; and

24-hour contact information for those officials.

international instruments respecting aviation security, the aviation security provisions of the Act and regulatory requirements;

the security controls and procedures at the aerodrome where the personnel are employed;

systems and equipment at the aerodrome;

an overview of threats to aviation security and acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

the recognition of goods that are listed or described in TP 14628 or that pose an immediate threat to aviation security; and

the actions to be taken by the personnel in response to a threat to aviation security or an act or attempted act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.

a change is made in the aviation security provisions of the Act or in regulatory requirements and the change is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel;

a change is made in the security controls and procedures at the aerodrome where the personnel are employed and the change is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel;

a new or modified action is to be taken by the personnel in response to a threat to aviation security or an act or attempted act of unlawful interference with civil aviation; and

a significant risk or an emerging trend in aviation security is identified to the operator by the Minister and the risk or trend is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel.

a review of any initial-training element related to the circumstance set out in subsection (1) or (2) that gave rise to the follow-up training; and

instruction and evaluation in relation to that circumstance.

the individual’s employee group or contractor group, if applicable, and a description of the individual’s aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities;

a description of all the training that the individual has received in accordance with section 115 or 116; and

evaluation results for all the training that the individual has received in accordance with section 115 or 116.

that 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; or

that another 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.

be in at least both official languages;

identify the restricted area as a restricted area; and

state that access to the area is restricted to authorized persons.

surveillance by a person authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to control access to the restricted area;

manual locking equipment; and

automated access control equipment.

the operator has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; and

the door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the operator has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; and

the emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the partner or lessee has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; and

the door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the partner has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; and

the emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

lock the door, gate or other device that allows access to or from the restricted area; and

prevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons while the door, gate or other device is open or unlocked.

the person is authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to open it; or

there is an emergency.

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; and

a document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure.

is acting in the course of their employment; or

requires access to an aircraft that they own or operate.

the full name of the person to whom the card is issued;

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.

applies 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; and

confirms that the information displayed on the card is correct.

sponsor an employee who does not require ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; or

knowingly sponsor an employee for more than one restricted area identity card at a time.

the person applying for the replacement card is the person to whom the lost, stolen or non-functional card has been issued; and

the person still has a security clearance.

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; and

the applicant’s occupation.

the 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; or

the person to whom the card has been issued fails, on demand, to present or surrender the card to a screening officer.

in 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; and

in 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.

the person is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued and the card is active; or

the 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.

the person’s restricted area identity card has been deactivated; or

the person no longer requires ongoing access to the restricted area in the course of their employment.

restricted 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;

compliance with section 151; and

restricted area identity cards that have been destroyed.

is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued; or

is in possession of a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.

they are acting in the course of their employment;

the card is in their possession;

the card is active; and

as 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.

an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to the person; or

a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.

lend 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; or

make a copy of a restricted area identity card or a key.

disclose a combination code or personal identification code; or

use another person’s combination code or personal identification code.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;

the card has been deactivated; or

the surrender of the card is required to ensure aviation security.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;

the card has been deactivated; or

the 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.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen; or

there 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.

is escorted by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them; or

is 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.

passengers who have been screened; and

inspectors.

every 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; and

every six conveyances requiring escort to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area.

is 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; and

ensures that the person and any goods in their possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.

is acting in the course of their employment;

does not escort more than 10 persons at one time; and

is either in the conveyance or in an escort conveyance that is travelling in a convoy with the conveyance.

remain with the person; and

ensure that the person remains with the inspector.

define 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 is intended to minimize their impact;

establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among the following persons:

assess risk information and disseminate it 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 the information from unauthorized access;

identify sensitive information respecting aviation security and 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:

have a current scale map of the aerodrome that identifies all restricted areas, security barriers and restricted area access points; and

document how the operator achieves compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator.

the security official referred to in section 112;

the aerodrome security personnel training referred to in sections 115 and 116;

the security committee or other working group or forum referred to in section 195;

the multi-agency advisory committee referred to in section 196;

the airport security risk assessment referred to in section 197;

the strategic airport security plan referred to in section 202;

the emergency plan referred to in section 206; and

the security exercises referred to in sections 207 and 208.

keep documentation related to its airport security risk assessment and any review of it for at least five years;

keep documentation related to its strategic airport security plan and any amendment to it for at least five years; and

keep all other documentation related to its airport security program for at least two years.

advises the operator on the development of controls and processes that are necessary 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 necessary at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator; and

promotes the sharing of information respecting the airport security program.

identify its membership; and

define the roles and responsibilities of each member.

the Department of Transport;

CATSA;

the police service with jurisdiction at the aerodrome;

the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;

the Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and

the Canada Border Services Agency.

to advise the operator of the aerodrome on its airport security risk assessment and its strategic airport security plan; and

to promote the sharing of sensitive information respecting aviation security at the aerodrome.

a threat assessment that evaluates the probability that aviation security incidents will occur at the aerodrome;

a criticality assessment that prioritizes the areas, assets, infrastructure and operations at or associated with the aerodrome that most require protection from acts and attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

a vulnerability assessment that considers the extent to which the areas, assets, infrastructure and operations at or associated with the aerodrome are susceptible to loss or damage and that evaluates this susceptibility in the context of the threat assessment; and

an impact assessment that, at a minimum, measures the consequences of an aviation security incident or potential aviation security incident in terms of

preparing its airport security risk assessment for submission to the Minister for approval; and

conducting a review of its airport security risk assessment.

a special event that is scheduled to take place at the aerodrome could affect aerodrome security;

the operator is planning a change to the physical layout or operation of the aerodrome that could affect aviation security at the aerodrome;

an environmental or operational change at the aerodrome could affect aerodrome security;

a change in regulatory requirements could affect aerodrome security;

the operator identifies, at the aerodrome, a vulnerability that is not addressed in the assessment, or the Minister identifies such a vulnerability to the operator; or

the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk.

any decision to amend or to not amend the assessment or the operator’s risk-management strategy;

the reasons for that decision; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that decision.

to include a new medium to high risk; or

to raise or lower the level of a risk within the medium to high range.

the assessment meets the requirements of section 197;

the assessment has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security;

the operator has considered risk information provided by its multi-agency advisory committee;

the operator has considered all available and relevant information; and

the operator has not overlooked an aviation security risk that could affect the operation of the aerodrome.

summarizes the operator’s strategy to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

includes a risk-management strategy that addresses the medium to high aviation security risks identified and prioritized in the operator’s airport security risk assessment; and

sets out a menu of additional safeguards that are

describe, by activity type and location, the safeguards in place at the aerodrome in respect of AVSEC level 1 operating conditions;

allow the rapid selection of additional safeguards by activity type or location; and

indicate the persons and organizations responsible for implementing each additional safeguard.

access controls;

monitoring and patrolling;

communications; and

other operational controls.

public areas of the aerodrome;

areas of the aerodrome that are not public areas but are not restricted areas; and

restricted areas.

establishes its strategic airport security plan; and

amends its strategic airport security plan under subsection 205.2(1).

the plan meets the requirements of section 202;

the plan has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security;

the plan is likely to enable the operator to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

the risk-management strategy is in proportion to the risks it addresses;

the operator has considered the advice of its multi-agency advisory committee;

the operator has not overlooked an aviation security risk that could affect the operation of the aerodrome;

the additional safeguards can be implemented rapidly and consistently;

the additional safeguards are consistent with existing rights and freedoms; and

the plan can be implemented without compromising aviation security.

the plan does not reflect the operator’s most recent airport security risk assessment;

the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk;

the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that requires the addition or deletion of additional safeguards;

the Minister informs the operator that its risk-management strategy is not in proportion to a medium to high risk set out in the operator’s airport security risk assessment;

the operator identifies a deficiency in the plan; or

a change is made in the aviation security provisions of the Act or in regulatory requirements and the change affects the additional safeguards.

the reason for the amendment; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment.

in the case of an amendment to the summary required under paragraph 202(1)(a), the conditions set out in paragraphs 205.1(a) to (c) have been met;

in the case of an amendment to the risk-management strategy required under paragraph 202(1)(b), the conditions set out in paragraphs 205.1(a) to (f) and (i) have been met; and

in the case of an amendment to the menu of additional safeguards required under paragraph 202(1)(c), the conditions set out in paragraphs 205.1(a), (b) and (f) to (i) have been met.

bomb threats;

hijackings of aircraft; and

other acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation.

set out in detail the actions to be taken by the employees and contractors of the operator of the aerodrome and identify the responsibilities of all other persons or organizations involved, including, as applicable, the police, emergency response providers, air carriers, emergency coordination centre personnel and control tower or flight service station personnel;

include detailed procedures for the evacuation of air terminal buildings;

include detailed procedures for the search of air terminal buildings;

include detailed procedures for the handling and disposal of a suspected bomb; and

include detailed procedures for the detention on the ground of any aircraft involved in a bomb threat or hijacking.

tests the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation and involves the persons and organizations referred to in the plan; and

tests the effectiveness of additional safeguards that the operator chooses from its menu of additional safeguards.

tests the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan in response to an act of unlawful interference with civil aviation and involves the persons and organizations referred to in the plan; and

tests the effectiveness of additional safeguards that the operator chooses from its menu of additional safeguards.

a description of the additional safeguards that were implemented;

an evaluation of the effectiveness of those additional safeguards; and

a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the implementation of those additional safeguards.

a description of the emergency;

an evaluation of the effectiveness of the operator’s emergency plan; and

a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the emergency.

an outline of the exercise scenario;

an evaluation of the effectiveness of the exercise; and

a description of any actions that are planned in order to address deficiencies identified during the exercise.

is identified to the operator by the Minister; or

is identified by the operator.

the nature of the vulnerability to be addressed;

a rationale for the phased approach; and

a timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.

coordinating and overseeing compliance with the regulatory requirements that apply to the partner under this Part; and

acting as the principal contact between the partner, the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including compliance with the regulatory requirements that apply to the partner under this Part.

the name of each security official and acting security official; and

24-hour contact information for those officials.

define and document the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities assigned to each of the partner’s employee groups and contractor 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 and contractors 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 and contractors 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 that

establish, implement and document a process for receiving, retaining, disclosing and disposing of sensitive information respecting aerodrome security in order to protect the information from unauthorized access; and

identify sensitive information respecting aviation security and receive, retain, disclose and dispose of sensitive information respecting aerodrome security in a manner that protects the information from unauthorized access.

is identified to the partner by the Minister;

is identified to the partner by the operator of the aerodrome where the partner carries out operations; or

is identified by the partner.

the nature of the vulnerability to be addressed;

a rationale for the phased approach; and

a timetable setting out when each phase of the corrective action plan will be completed.

be in writing;

state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; and

set 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.

the explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodrome

the 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.

notify the person of the nature of the threat; and

determine whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

immediately notify the operator of the aerodrome of the nature of the threat; and

assist the operator of the aerodrome in determining whether there is a threat that jeopardizes the security of the aerodrome.

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 threat against the aerodrome; and

an aviation security incident that involves a peace officer anywhere at the aerodrome other than areas under an air carrier’s control.

determine which additional safeguards are likely to mitigate the heightened risk condition;

notify any persons or organizations that have aviation security roles and responsibilities at the aerodrome and are affected by the heightened risk condition;

implement or continue to implement the additional safeguards; and

notify the Minister of the additional safeguards that are being or will be implemented.

coordinating and overseeing security controls and procedures at the aerodrome; and

acting as the principal contact between the operator of the aerodrome and the Minister with respect to security matters, including the airport security program.

the name of each security official and acting security official; and

24-hour contact information for those officials.

international instruments respecting aviation security, the aviation security provisions of the Act and regulatory requirements;

the security controls and procedures at the aerodrome where the personnel are employed;

systems and equipment at the aerodrome;

an overview of threats to aviation security and acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

the recognition of goods that are listed or described in TP 14628 or that pose an immediate threat to aviation security; and

the actions to be taken by the personnel in response to a threat to aviation security or an act or attempted act of unlawful interference with civil aviation.

a change is made in the aviation security provisions of the Act or in regulatory requirements and the change is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel;

a change is made in the security controls and procedures at the aerodrome where the personnel are employed and the change is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel;

a new or modified action is to be taken by the personnel in response to a threat to aviation security or an act or attempted act of unlawful interference with civil aviation; and

a significant risk or an emerging trend in aviation security is identified to the operator by the Minister and the risk or trend is relevant to the aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities of the personnel.

a review of any initial-training element related to the circumstance set out in subsection (1) or (2) that gave rise to the follow-up training; and

instruction and evaluation in relation to that circumstance.

the individual’s employee group or contractor group, if applicable, and a description of the individual’s aerodrome-related security roles and responsibilities;

a description of all the training that the individual has received in accordance with section 271 or 272; and

evaluation results for all the training that the individual has received in accordance with section 271 or 272.

that 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; or

that another 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.

be in at least both official languages;

identify the restricted area as a restricted area; and

state that access to the area is restricted to authorized persons.

surveillance by a person authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to control access to the restricted area;

manual locking equipment; and

automated access control equipment.

the operator has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; and

the door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the operator has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; and

the emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the partner or lessee has control of and responsibility for the door, gate or other device; and

the door, gate or other device allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

the partner has control of and responsibility for the emergency exit; and

the emergency exit allows access between a restricted area and a non-restricted area.

lock the door, gate or other device that allows access to or from the restricted area; and

prevent access to or from the restricted area by unauthorized persons while the door, gate or other device is open or unlocked.

the person is authorized by the operator of the aerodrome to open it; or

there is an emergency.

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; and

a document that is issued or approved by the operator of the aerodrome in accordance with a security measure.

is acting in the course of their employment; or

requires access to an aircraft that they own or operate.

the full name of the person to whom the card is issued;

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.

applies 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; and

confirms that the information displayed on the card is correct.

sponsor an employee who does not require ongoing access to restricted areas in the course of their employment; or

knowingly sponsor an employee for more than one restricted area identity card at a time.

the person applying for the replacement card is the person to whom the lost, stolen or non-functional card has been issued; and

the person still has a security clearance.

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; and

the applicant’s occupation.

the 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; or

the person to whom the card has been issued fails, on demand, to present or surrender the card to a screening officer.

in 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; and

in 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.

the person is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued and the card is active; or

the 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.

the person’s restricted area identity card has been deactivated; or

the person no longer requires ongoing access to the restricted area in the course of their employment.

restricted 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;

compliance with section 307; and

restricted area identity cards that have been destroyed.

is a person to whom a restricted area identity card has been issued; or

is in possession of a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.

they are acting in the course of their employment;

the card is in their possession;

the card is active; and

as 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.

an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to the person; or

a document of entitlement, other than a restricted area identity card, for the restricted area.

lend 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; or

make a copy of a restricted area identity card or a key.

disclose a combination code or personal identification code; or

use another person’s combination code or personal identification code.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;

the card has been deactivated; or

the surrender of the card is required to ensure aviation security.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen;

the card has been deactivated; or

the 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.

the card has expired or has been reported as lost or stolen; or

there 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.

is escorted by a person in possession of an active restricted area identity card that has been issued to them; or

is 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.

passengers who have been screened; and

inspectors.

every 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; and

every six conveyances requiring escort to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area.

is 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; and

ensures that the person and any goods in their possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.

is acting in the course of their employment;

does not escort more than 10 persons at one time; and

is either in the conveyance or in an escort conveyance that is travelling in a convoy with the conveyance.

remain with the person; and

ensure that the person remains with the inspector.

define 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 is intended to minimize their impact;

establish and implement a security awareness program that promotes a culture of security vigilance and awareness among the following persons:

assess risk information and disseminate it 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 the information from unauthorized access;

identify sensitive information respecting aviation security and 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:

have a current scale map of the aerodrome that identifies all restricted areas, security barriers and restricted area access points; and

document how the operator achieves compliance with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator.

the security official referred to in section 270;

the aerodrome security personnel training referred to in sections 271 and 272;

the security committee or other working group or forum referred to in section 350;

if applicable, the multi-agency advisory committee referred to in section 353;

if applicable, the airport security risk assessment referred to in section 354;

if applicable, the strategic airport security plan referred to in section 359;

the menu of additional safeguards referred to in section 365;

the emergency plan referred to in section 367; and

the security exercises referred to in sections 368 and 369.

keep documentation related to its menu of additional safeguards and any amendment to it for at least five years;

if applicable, keep documentation related to its airport security risk assessment and any review of it for at least five years;

if applicable, keep documentation related to its strategic airport security plan and any amendment to it for at least five years; and

keep all other documentation related to its airport security program for at least two years.

advises the operator on the development of controls and processes that are necessary 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 necessary at the aerodrome in order to comply with the aviation security provisions of the Act and the regulatory requirements that apply to the operator; and

promotes the sharing of information respecting the airport security program.

identify its membership; and

define the roles and responsibilities of each member.

the Governor in Council makes an aviation security regulation adding an asterisk in Schedule 2 after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location indicator of the aerodrome; or

the Minister makes an order stating that sections 353 to 364 apply to the operator.

the day on which an aviation security regulation adding an asterisk in Schedule 2 after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location indicator of the aerodrome comes into force, and

the day on which a ministerial order stating that sections 353 to 364 apply to the operator comes into force.

the day on which an aviation security regulation adding an asterisk in Schedule 2 after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location indicator of the aerodrome comes into force, and

the day on which a ministerial order stating that sections 353 to 364 apply to the operator comes into force.

the day on which an aviation security regulation adding an asterisk in Schedule 2 after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) location indicator of the aerodrome comes into force, and

the day on which a ministerial order stating that sections 353 to 364 apply to the operator comes into force.

the Department of Transport;

CATSA;

the police service with jurisdiction at the aerodrome;

the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;

the Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and

the Canada Border Services Agency.

to advise the operator of the aerodrome on its airport security risk assessment and its strategic airport security plan; and

to promote the sharing of sensitive information respecting aviation security at the aerodrome.

a threat assessment that evaluates the probability that aviation security incidents will occur at the aerodrome;

a criticality assessment that prioritizes the areas, assets, infrastructure and operations at or associated with the aerodrome that most require protection from acts and attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

a vulnerability assessment that considers the extent to which the areas, assets, infrastructure and operations at or associated with the aerodrome are susceptible to loss or damage and that evaluates this susceptibility in the context of the threat assessment; and

an impact assessment that, at a minimum, measures the consequences of an aviation security incident or potential aviation security incident in terms of

preparing its airport security risk assessment for submission to the Minister for approval; and

conducting a review of its airport security risk assessment.

a special event that is scheduled to take place at the aerodrome could affect aerodrome security;

the operator is planning a change to the physical layout or operation of the aerodrome that could affect aviation security at the aerodrome;

an environmental or operational change at the aerodrome could affect aerodrome security;

a change in regulatory requirements could affect aerodrome security;

the operator identifies, at the aerodrome, a vulnerability that is not addressed in the assessment, or the Minister identifies such a vulnerability to the operator; or

the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk.

any decision to amend or to not amend the assessment or the operator’s risk-management strategy;

the reasons for that decision; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that decision.

to include a new medium to high risk; or

to raise or lower the level of a risk within the medium to high range.

the assessment meets the requirements of section 354;

the assessment has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security;

the operator has considered risk information provided by its multi-agency advisory committee;

the operator has considered all available and relevant information; and

the operator has not overlooked an aviation security risk that could affect the operation of the aerodrome.

summarizes the operator’s strategy to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation; and

includes a risk-management strategy that addresses the medium to high aviation security risks identified and prioritized in the operator’s airport security risk assessment.

establishes its strategic airport security plan; and

amends its strategic airport security plan under subsection 364(1).

the plan meets the requirements of section 359;

the plan has been reviewed by an executive within the operator’s organization who is responsible for security;

the plan is likely to enable the operator to prepare for, detect, prevent, respond to and recover from acts or attempted acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation;

the risk-management strategy is in proportion to the risks it addresses;

the operator has considered the advice of its multi-agency advisory committee;

the operator has not overlooked an aviation security risk that could affect the operation of the aerodrome; and

the plan can be implemented without compromising aviation security.

the plan does not reflect the operator’s airport security risk assessment;

the Minister informs the operator that there is a change in the threat environment that could result in a new or unaddressed medium to high risk;

the Minister informs the operator that its risk-management strategy is not in proportion to a medium to high risk set out in the operator’s airport security risk assessment; or

the operator identifies a deficiency in the plan.

the reason for the amendment; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment.

the reason for the amendment; and

the factors that were taken into consideration in making that amendment.

in the case of an amendment to the summary required under paragraph 359(a), the conditions set out in paragraphs 363(a) to (c) have been met; and

in the case of an amendment to the risk-management strategy required under paragraph 359(b), the conditions set out in section 363 have been met.

intended to mitigate heightened risk conditions in a graduated manner; and

consistent with the operator’s legal powers and obligations.

describe, by activity type and location, the safeguards in place at the aerodrome in respect of AVSEC level 1 operating conditions;