Marginal note:Division overview

236. This Division sets out requirements respecting aerodrome operations that are not dealt with in any other Division of this Part.

Marginal note:Requirement to notify Minister

• 237. (1) The operator of an aerodrome must notify the Minister of all plans to begin new construction or to make a change to the physical security of the aerodrome, if the construction or change relates to regulatory requirements respecting passengers, aircraft, baggage, cargo or mail.

• Marginal note:Notice requirements

  (2) The notice must

  • (a) be in writing;

  • (b) state the date on which the construction will begin or the change will be made; and

  • (c) set out a description of the construction or change and the safeguards that will be implemented to maintain security in the areas of the aerodrome that will be affected by the construction activities.

Marginal note:Police presence

• 238. (1) The operator of an aerodrome that has a United States preclearance area must ensure the continuous presence of at least one armed police officer at the preclearance area during the hours that the area is in operation.

• Marginal note:Patrols and responses

  (2) The operator of the aerodrome must ensure that the armed police officer makes regular patrols within the preclearance area and responds rapidly and in person to any emergency calls from, or alarms activated by, United States preclearance personnel.

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Marginal note:Part overview

246. This Part sets out the basic regulatory framework for security at aerodromes listed in Schedule 2.

Marginal note:Application

247. This Part applies in respect of aerodromes listed in Schedule 2.

Marginal note:Division overview

248. This Division completes and supplements the regulatory framework set out in Part 3.

Marginal note:Authorization

249. The operator of an aerodrome may authorize a person to carry or have access to an explosive substance or an incendiary device at the aerodrome if

• (a) the explosive substance or incendiary device is to be used at the aerodrome

  • (i) for excavation, demolition or construction work,

  • (ii) in fireworks displays,

  • (iii) by persons operating explosives detection equipment or handling explosives detection dogs,

  • (iv) by a police service, or

  • (v) by military personnel; and

• (b) the operator has reasonable grounds to believe that the safety of the aerodrome and the safety of persons and aircraft at the aerodrome will not be jeopardized by the presence of the explosive substance or incendiary device.