Supporting secure and efficient air travel across Canada – every day.
Your journey. Our mission.
Every journey begins somewhere.
Every year, millions of passengers travel through Canada's airports – to destinations near and far. And behind every passenger and every piece of luggage is a critical responsibility.
At CATSA, our mission is to protect the travelling public by providing the highest level of aviation security screening. Through secure and efficient screening, we support the movement of people and goods across Canada’s air transportation network and help travellers reach their destinations with confidence.
Everything we do is guided by a clear commitment: Protect. Innovate. Elevate.
This reflects how we strengthen aviation security, drive continuous improvement and support the evolving needs of travellers and Canada's aviation industry.
Protect
Protecting travellers is at the core of our mission.
CATSA contributes to Canada's national security by helping ensure secure and efficient air travel, even as global threats continue to evolve. Through the delivery of four mandated activities – pre-board screening, hold baggage screening, non-passenger screening and the Restricted Area Identity Card system within airports – we help protect travellers, safeguard airport restricted areas and strengthen Canada's aviation security system.
Innovate
Aviation security is constantly evolving — and so are we.
Innovation is essential to how we deliver effective aviation security screening across Canada. By advancing technology, improving processes and investing in modern solutions, we strengthen security, improve efficiency and enhance the traveller experience. These efforts help ensure Canada’s aviation security system remains resilient, responsive and equipped to meet the evolving needs of travellers and the aviation industry.
Elevate
Delivering a screening experience that is professional and reliable.
Across Canada, travellers should experience security screening that is respectful, equitable, efficient and effective. Through dedicated screening personnel, strong partnerships and a commitment to continuous improvement, we work to strengthen trust in the screening process and make every journey through security as seamless as possible.
Because every journey matters.
CATSA supports Canada's aviation system by working alongside our partners to strengthen aviation security and support the efficient movement of millions of passengers every year.
As aviation continues to evolve, we remain focused on strengthening security, driving innovation and enhancing the traveller experience.
Across Canada:
- Millions of passengers travel through CATSA screening checkpoints every year;
- Advanced technologies strengthen aviation security and improve efficiency;
- Accessibility and traveller-focused initiatives help create a more inclusive screening experience.
Ready for your next journey?
Learn how to prepare for security screening and make your trip through the checkpoint as smooth as possible.