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Concealed knives of any length Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Aerosol spray bottles
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on.
These items are also subject to limits in checked baggage. Each passenger can bring a maximum of 500 ml or 500 g per container, with a total net quantity not to exceed 2 L or 2 kg per person. Carry-on amounts must be counted against this total.
Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. |
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Aerosol spray cans
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on.
These items are also subject to limits in checked baggage. Each passenger can bring a maximum of 500 ml or 500 g per container, with a total net quantity not to exceed 2 L or 2 kg per person. Carry-on amounts must be counted against this total.
Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. |
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Animal repellants
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Batteries carried for personal use Batteries must be individually protected and each spare battery must not exceed:
- for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium content of 2 g; or
- for lithium ion batteries, an aggregate equivalent lithium content of 8 g.
Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of more than 8 g but not more than 25 g may be carried in carry-on baggage if they are individually protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to two spare batteries per person. |
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Belt buckle knives (Constant Companion) Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Billiard cues
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Bolt cutters
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Box cutters
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Candles
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Carbon-based or air-activated hand warmers
Note: Hand warmers that require flammable material to produce heat are not permitted in carry-on and checked baggage. |
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Chlorine
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Cigar cutters without removable blades If the blade is removable, the cutter is only allowed in checked baggage. |
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Cigars and cigarettes
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Comb knives Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Contraband (intoxicants and illegal items of any nature) Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Corkscrews (without attached knife)
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Crowbars
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Decorative pins (e.g., military medals, brooches)
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Disabling chemicals and gases Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Drills
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Duct tape
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Enamel
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Fire extinguishers
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Fireworks
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Flammable aerosols that are not toiletry items (e.g., Static Guard, aerosol laundry starch)
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Gel packs
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medically necessary items or medication, as long as it states on its label that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note. |
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Guitar strings
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Hammers
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Hatchets
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Heavy tools
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Household forks and spoons (plastic and metal)
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Hunting knives
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Ice axes
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Ice packs
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Gel and ice packs are subject to the liquid restrictions. They are exempt from the restrictions on liquids when used to refrigerate medication, as long as it states on the label of the medication that it needs to be refrigerated or the passenger has a doctor's or pharmacist’s note. |
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Jackknife (e.g., Swiss Army knife)
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Knitting needles and crochet hooks
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Knives
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Lacquer
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Lipstick knives Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Liquid bleach
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Liquid filler
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Liquid lacquer
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Mace
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Meat cleavers
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Meat thermometers
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Mini key chain handcuffs
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Mirrors
| Contact your air carrier for more information on size, weight and quantity limits for carry-on and checked baggage. |
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Multi-tools (e.g., Leatherman)
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Musical instruments
Contact your air carrier for more information on size, weight and quantity limits for carry-on and checked baggage. Some carriers enable travellers to purchase an adjacent seat for their large instruments. |
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Paint (including solvent-based paint, spray paint) Watercolour paint is permitted. |
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Paint thinner
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Penknives
Please note that pen-like objects with a concealed blade are illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item's holder. |
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Pepper Spray (animal repellants) Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Piñatas Check with your air carrier to see if this item is permitted. |
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Pins for attaching medals and pins on brooch
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Plastic tie wraps designed to be used as restraining devices (e.g., flex cuffs)
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Prohibited knives Any knife that has a blade that opens automatically by gravity, by centrifugal force, or by hand pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in or attached to the handle of the knife (butterfly knives, switchblades, etc.) is a prohibited item. |
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Push daggers Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Restraining devices
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Saws Tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Scissors with blunt tips
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Scissors with pointed tips
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Screwdrivers
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Sewing kits containing small sewing needles
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Sharp objects Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and security screeners. |
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Shellac
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Shoelaces
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Small objects shaped like guns or handcuffs (e.g., pendants, charms)
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Snow globes
100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on. Snow globes and like decorations are permitted in carry-on baggage so long as they fit comfortably in 1 clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart). |
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Soldering irons Air carriers may permit provided certain conditions are met.
The heat-producing component, or the energy source, must be removed so as to prevent unintentional functioning during transport. |
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Spare batteries for consumer electronic devices containing lithium or lithium cells Batteries must be individually protected and each spare battery must not exceed:
- for lithium metal or lithium alloy batteries, a lithium content of 2 g; or
- for lithium ion batteries, an aggregate equivalent lithium content of 8 g.
Lithium ion batteries with an aggregate equivalent lithium content of more than 8 g but not more than 25 g may be carried in carry-on baggage if they are individually protected so as to prevent short circuits and are limited to two spare batteries per person. |
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Stain
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Stain removers 100 ml (3.4 oz.) or smaller container permitted in carry-on |
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Straightjackets
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Switchblade knives Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Tear gas Please note that this is an illegal item under the Criminal Code of Canada; if it is presented at a pre-board screening checkpoint, protocol requires us to notify the police. This could lead to charges and prosecution to the item’s holder. |
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Throwing knives
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Tiny tools (e.g., found in eyeglass repair kits)
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Tools
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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Umbrellas
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Varnish
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Wrenches
Please note that tool boxes containing dangerous goods such as explosives (power rivets), compressed gas or aerosols, flammable gases (butane cylinders or torches), flammable adhesives or paints, corrosive liquids, etc.) are not permitted to be transported in passengers' carry-on or checked baggage. |
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