Toronto, December 1st, 2009 – The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) held its first Annual Public Meeting (APM) yesterday morning at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The theme of the meeting was “Balancing First-class Security and Excellent Customer Service.”
For the summary of activities, click here.
D. Ian Glen, Chair of the CATSA Board of Directors, provided a historical overview of the organization and explained CATSA’s unique governance structure. Mr. Glenn also spoke about the evolution of CATSA moving in very short order from establishing operations to maintaining and improving its operations to the point where it is now considered to be among the best in the world in the field of aviation security. For D. Ian Glen’s speech, click here.
Kevin McGarr, President and CEO, followed with a discussion on CATSA’s three strategic outcomes: customer-focused security, strengthened capacity, recognized expertise. Mr. McGarr also spoke about CATSA’s important role in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For Kevin McGarr’s speech, click here.
To view CATSA's 2008/2009 Annual Report, please click here.
For more information, visit www.catsa.gc.ca and or call 1-888-294-2202.
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 aviation security services such as pre-board screening of passengers and their belongings; random screening of non-passengers; and the 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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For more information:
CATSA Communications
Mathieu Larocque
Direct: 613-998-4527
mathieu.larocque@catsa.gc.ca
