As per the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Policy on Results, Crown corporations are expected to comply with the requirement to identify Core Responsibilities in order to support the publication of the Main Estimates and the Public Accounts.
As CATSA’s mandate is very specific, the organization has one Core Responsibility.
Established on April 1, 2002, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is an agent Crown corporation funded by parliamentary appropriations, and accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
CATSA’s mission is to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system.
CATSA’s vision is to be a recognized global leader in aviation security screening, achieved through:
CATSA was established pursuant to the CATSA Act on April 1, 2002. CATSA is a Crown corporation listed under Part I, Schedule III of the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is an agent of His Majesty in right of Canada.
Year ended March 31, 2023
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) outlines CATSA’s financial results and operational changes for the year ended March 31, 2023. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with CATSA’s audited annual financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended March 31, 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The information in this report is expressed in thousands of Canadian dollars and is current to June 15, 2023, unless otherwise stated.
CATSA is an agent Crown corporation with a Board of Directors appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport.
CATSA is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors. Two of the Directors are nominated by the airline industry and two by the airport industry. All Directors are independent of CATSA management. The Board of Directors and its committees generally meet on a quarterly basis, and as required to effectively oversee the corporation’s business.
The following table identifies key performance indicators (KPIs), which correspond to the organization’s performance in the management of its mandated operations. These KPIs are reported to the Senior Management Committee and the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis for oversight and management of the organization’s performance.
Given the sensitivity of this performance category and its associated results, this data cannot be included in a public document.
Enterprise risk management enables strategic decision-making and supports resource allocation within CATSA, thereby allowing the organization to make informed decisions at the corporate and operational levels.
CATSA’s risk attitude and risk culture allow the organization to accept certain levels of risk, enabling the organization and its workforce to respond to the changing environment in innovative ways.
CATSA will continue to work collaboratively with Transport Canada, airport authorities, airlines, screening contractors and other industry partners to provide effective and efficient security screening services while being a critical partner in the recovery of the civil aviation industry, without compromising security effectiveness.
