OTTAWA - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced the appointment of Mr. Mike Shaikh to the board of directors of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).
"I am very pleased that Mr. Shaikh has agreed to contribute his experience and perspectives to CATSA," said Minister Cannon. "With his many years of accomplishment in business and finance, he will be a valuable voice in the board's deliberations."
Mr. Shaikh is President of M. H. Shaikh Professional Corporation. Mr. Shaikh has also been involved in numerous businesses and charitable organizations, such as the Calgary Police Commission, Alberta Securities Commission, Calgary Parking Authority, University of Calgary and Education Matters for Calgary's Public Education Trust. He is also an Honourary Investment Counselor for Pakistan. Mr. Shaikh holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Calgary and was recognized, in Alberta, for his professional contributions by being designated as a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants. Mr. Shaikh has been appointed for a term of four years.
CATSA, established on April 1, 2002, is a federal Crown corporation that operates on a not-for-profit basis. It is responsible for the provision of key air security services such as pre-board screening of passengers and their belongings; random screening of non-passengers and acquisition, deployment and maintenance of explosives detection equipment at airports. CATSA is also responsible for the development and implementation of a restricted area identity card incorporating biometric features.
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Karine White
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Ottawa
613-991-0700
