No. H115/06For release
September 25, 2006
OTTAWA Travellers will soon be able to bring small amounts of liquids, gels
and aerosols onboard aircraft, with some restrictions. The Honourable Lawrence
Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, along with the
Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, today announced changes to
the aviation security measures put in place on August 10, 2006 that will allow
passengers to bring limited quantities of these items with them when they
travel, while maintaining a heightened level of security.
"In recent weeks, the Government of Canada has been working closely with
stakeholders in the aviation industry, as well as with international partners in
the United States and Europe, in order to ensure the continued safety and
security of Canadians and of the aviation system," said Minister Cannon. "We now
feel that some adjustments to the security measures put in place in August can
be made. We are confident that these measures will maintain security while
facilitating safe, efficient and convenient air travel."
"While this move will reduce inconveniences for some passengers, our enforcement
and intelligence agencies remain vigilant in the face of the threat of
terrorism," said Minister Day. "The Government of Canada is committed to keeping
Canadians safe from the threat of terror and continues to work closely with our
allies to guard against terrorism."
The following security measures will be in place as of 4:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday,
September 26, 2006 until further notice:
Passengers will be permitted to bring liquids, gels and aerosols through security
screening at Canadian airports provided that the items are packaged in containers
with a capacity of
90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one
clear, closed and resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre
(1 quart). One bag per passenger will be permitted.
Passengers may continue to bring aboard baby formula, baby food or milk if a
child aged two years or under is travelling.
Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin
and other essential non-prescription medicines will continue to be permitted.
To speed up the screening process, passengers should be prepared to present
documentation supporting a medical condition, i.e., a doctor's note.
Baby formula, baby food and milk, when passengers are travelling with
a child aged two years or under, as well as prescription medicine and essential
non-prescription medicines are exempt from the container size restrictions and are
not required to be placed in a plastic bag. However, passengers must declare all such
items not in a bag or in containers over 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) to screening authorities.
These passengers may be subject to additional screening.
All passengers should carry liquids, gels and aerosols in the containers and
plastic bag specified, or pack these items in their checked baggage, in order to
minimize potential delays at the screening point. Passengers should place all
liquids, gels and aerosols from their carry-on bags into the trays provided at
the beginning of the screening process.
The sale of liquids, gels and aerosols at all retailers, both duty free and
non-duty free, located within the sterile areas of Canadian airports, continues
to be permitted where the airport has met additional security requirements for
these items. In addition, all passengers, including those travelling to the
United States, will be permitted to carry liquids, gels and aerosols purchased
beyond the security screening point onboard the aircraft.
Passengers connecting through or departing from United Kingdom destinations
should be aware that these items continue to be prohibited on flights departing
the United Kingdom.
For further information, please visit Transport Canada's website at
www.tc.gc.ca
or the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) website at
www.catsa.gc.ca. Travellers who have questions about packing their bags in
preparation for a trip can also contact CATSA toll free at 1-888-294-2202.
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Contacts:
Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Vanessa Vermette
Communications
Transports Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
Mélisa Leclerc
Office of the Honourable Stockwell Day
Minister of Public Safety
613-991-2863
CATSA
Communications
613-998-4527
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