Industry-led Airport Pre Board Screening Efficiency Team Aims for Results by spring 2014
January 31, 2014 - Ottawa - Transport Canada
Members of the Canadian Airports Council and airlines have established a high level steering committee: the Airport Pre-Board Screening Efficiency Team. This team will conduct an industry-led study focussed on identifying possible ways to speed up screening at security screening checkpoints by reviewing processes and technology without compromising the security of travellers. The results of this study are expected in a few months. Recommendations will be made to the Government of Canada once a review is completed.
The nine member team includes representatives from airport authorities and airlines, specifically:
- Craig Richmond, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority;
- Tom Ruth, President and CEO, Edmonton Airports;
- Mark Laroche, President and CEO, Ottawa Airport Authority;
- Howard Eng, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority;
- Sam Samaddar, Airport Director, Kelowna International Airport;
- Daniel-Robert Gooch; President, Canadian Airports Council;
- Ed Baklor, Vice President, Guest Services, Westjet;
- Nick Careen, Vice President Airports, Call Centres & Customer Relations, Air Canada; and
- Veronica Gerson, Ministerial Policy and Stakeholder Advisor, will participate as an observer on behalf of the Minister of Transport.
“Canadian airports strive to make air travel pleasant, efficient and safe, and an essential element of that experience is the safe and timely screening of passengers. To ensure that Canadian airports remain competitive and grow as global gateways, continued CATSA funding is essential, as is strong partnership with our airlines and federal government agencies.”
Craig Richmond, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
“I trust the Airport Pre Board Screening Efficiency Team will find efficiencies that can be implemented without undue cost to Canadian travellers. Transport Canada will provide appropriate supports to this team.”
The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport
Ashley Kelahear
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Lisa Raitt
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
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