Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012 (SOR/2011-318)

Marginal note:Inspector’s credentials

186. The credentials issued by the Minister to an inspector do not constitute a restricted area identity card even if the credentials are compatible with the identity verification system or with an access control system established by the operator of an aerodrome.

Marginal note:Escort privileges

187. Nothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspector

• (a) is acting in the course of their employment;

• (b) does not escort more than 10 persons at one time;

• (c) remains with the person while the person is in the restricted area;

• (d) ensures that the person remains with the inspector while the person is in the restricted area; and

• (e) ensures that the person and any goods in their possession or control are screened at a screening checkpoint before the person enters a sterile area.

Marginal note:Conveyance escort privileges

• 188. (1) Nothing in this Division prohibits an inspector from escorting a person who is in a conveyance in a restricted area and is not in possession of a restricted area identity card if the inspector

  • (a) is acting in the course of their employment;

  • (b) does not escort more than 10 persons at one time; and

  • (c) is either in the conveyance or in an escort conveyance that is travelling in a convoy with the conveyance.

• Marginal note:Additional conditions

  (2) If a person under escort disembarks from a conveyance in a restricted area, the inspector must

  • (a) remain with the person; and

  • (b) ensure that the person remains with the inspector.

• Marginal note:Idem

  (3) If a person under escort is travelling to or from an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every three conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.

• Marginal note:Idem

  (4) If a person under escort is travelling to or from a restricted area other than an air terminal building apron area, the Minister must ensure that at least one escort conveyance is provided for every six conveyances requiring escort in a convoy and that at least one inspector is in each escort conveyance.

Marginal note:Division overview

189. This Division sets out the regulatory framework for promoting a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated approach to airport security. The processes that are required under this Division are intended to contribute to the effective establishment and implementation of airport security programs.