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🦃 The Thanksgiving long weekend could mean more travellers at airports across Canada.

Travellers should ensure to allow enough time for parking, check-in, baggage drop-off, security screening, and getting to the gate, to help ensure they make it in time for Thanksgiving dinner.

👉 Check current security screening wait times at https://t.co/vPUK2tbLfk

#CATSA #ThanksgivingTravel #KnowBeforeYouGo

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@weinerd @FlyYYC We are sorry to hear about your experience at the security screening checkpoint. If you would like to file a formal complaint with our client experience team, you can do so on our website: https://t.co/7KcR1uyt5E

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@LordDSofCanada @Chandrakan13 @MBrant75 @BlakeRichardsMP Thanks for reaching out. We kindly ask that you submit a complaint directly to our client experience team on our website: https://t.co/7KcR1uz0Vc

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"Some of my greatest learnings came from listening to the stories, knowledge and perspectives shared with us."

For #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation CATSA employee, Leslie Terrence reflects on how Indigenous voices shaped Reconciliation Starts with me, a training program developed for screening personnel to help foster respect, understanding, and the careful handling of culturally and spiritually significant items.

#NDTR #OrangeShirtDay

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@mathiaskroy Thanks for checking! Pill cutters are permitted in carry-on baggage if the blades are not exposed and cannot be removed from the device. Safe travels! :)

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@far_iza To initiate a review of the incident by CATSA, please complete and submit one of the two claim forms within thirty (30) days of the incident. Once submitted, a member of our Client Experience team will be in touch with you directly when assigned to your case. Best wishes!

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@far_iza @AirCanada @Dyson Thank you for reaching out! To initiate a review of the incident by CATSA, please complete and submit one of the two claim forms within thirty (30) days of the incident. https://t.co/rLFicwqvSX

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At CATSA’s recent quarterly Board meeting, @Transport_gc shared key priorities and perspectives on current and anticipated longer-term trends in transportation. The discussion reflects the ongoing collaboration that supports CATSA’s aviation security mandate.

#AviationSecurity #InsideCATSA

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Congrats on your one-year milestone as Minister of Transport!

We look forward to continuing our collaboration to support a secure and efficient air transportation system.

[Steven MacKinnon @stevenmackinnon]

Déjà un an comme ministre des Transports. 🇨🇦

Fier du travail accompli partout au pays, et motivé pour la suite.

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Already one year as Minister of Transport. 🇨🇦

Proud of the work we’ve accomplished across the country, and motivated by everything still ahead.

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Aviation security starts long before takeoff. CATSA helps protect Canada’s air transportation network by delivering aviation security screening that supports the secure and efficient movement of people and goods.

CATSA.

Your Journey. Our Mission ✈️

#CATSA #AviationSecurity #CanadianAviation #InsideCATSA

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3/3 Together, these activities help support the secure and efficient movement of people and goods across Canada’s air transportation network.

#CATSA #InsideCATSA #AviationSecurity

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1/3 What does CATSA do?

Most travellers know CATSA for the security screening they go through before boarding their flight. But that’s only one part of our mandate.

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2/3 Our responsibilities include screening checked baggage, screening non-passengers like airport workers and flight crew, and the Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC): the management of the system that uses iris and fingerprint biometric identifiers to allow authorized non-passengers access to the restricted areas of airports.

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2/2 Collaboration across the aviation ecosystem supports new screening technologies, secure data sharing, cybersecurity alignment and improved coordination across the sector.

#CATSA #CanadianAviation

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1/2 Strong aviation security is built through partnership and collaboration.

CATSA works with @Transport_gc , industry partners, advocacy associations and third-party screening contractors to advance shared priorities in security, accessibility and service delivery.

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🛡️ Aviation security starts long before takeoff.

CATSA helps protect Canada’s air transportation network by delivering aviation security screening that supports the secure and efficient movement of people and goods.

#CATSA #AviationSecurity

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Honouring the compassion Canadians showed on September 11. That same spirit guides CATSA’s commitment to protecting travellers today.

[Steven MacKinnon @stevenmackinnon]

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, we remember the victims, their families, and everyone whose life was forever changed.

In the hours that followed, communities across Canada welcomed thousands of diverted travellers. Thank you to airport workers, first responders, volunteers and everyone who stepped up with remarkable solidarity.

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Twenty-five years ago, the tragedy of September 11, 2001, reshaped aviation security and led to CATSA’s creation.

Today, we remember the lives lost, honour the people who stepped forward in the face of tragedy, and reflect on the responsibility entrusted to CATSA to help protect Canada's air transportation system.

#September11 #AviationSecurity #CATSA

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On #OfficialLanguagesDay, CATSA recognizes the importance of Canada's linguistic duality and our commitment to providing service in both official languages.

In 2025-26, 96.4% of surveyed passengers indicated they were served in the official language of their choice.

#CATSA #CanadianAviation

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@JBPVFM Certain powders and granular materials may require additional screening, and in some cases, the items may not be permitted. If you are transporting cremated remains, we encourage you to consider alternative transportation methods, such as air cargo.