Security Screening Wait Times

CATSA encourages all passengers to arrive at their departing airport well in advance of their flight. Many airlines advise passengers to arrive two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours in advance for US and international flights.

Be prepared for screening - LAGS

Be prepared for screening. Please ensure that all liquids, gels and aerosols in your carry-on baggage are in containers of 100ml or less and placed in a clear, 1L resealable bag. Click here for more information about carry-on baggage requirements.

Permanent closure of CATSA’s mobile app

Please be advised that CATSA’s mobile app was permanently closed on March 29, 2023, following a value assessment review.

Reports and Summaries

Reports on the Administration of the Access to Information Act

Each year, CATSA publishes a comprehensive report that includes statistics on Access to Information requests and responses, as well as information on our associated policies and training.

Annual Reports on the Administration of the Access to Information Act

Reports on the Administration of the Privacy Act

These comprehensive reports, published annually, provide statistics on requests under the Privacy Act, information on our responses, procedures and training activities.

Annual Reports on the Administration of the Privacy Act

Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) Summaries

CATSA is committed to privacy and the protection of personal information used in the course of providing programs and services to the public.

A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is an assessment which assists CATSA in evaluating the effects of program and service delivery on individual privacy to ensure the protection of personal information.

Summaries of PIAs which have been completed by CATSA