Canadian Aviation Security Regulations, 2012

Marginal note:Authorized cargo representative

• 680 (1) A regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must not designate an individual as an authorized cargo representative unless the individual

  • (a) is employed by the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor;

  • (b) has a security clearance or has undergone a background check that indicates that the individual does not pose a risk to aviation security; and

  • (c) has been trained in relation to their duties as an authorized cargo representative.

• Marginal note:Background check

  (2) If the individual undergoes a background check for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the regulated agent, certified agent or known consignor must ensure that the background check includes

  • (a) a Canadian criminal record check;

  • (b) a check of the individual’s home addresses for the five years preceding the date of the background check; and

  • (c) a check of the individual’s work history for the five years preceding the date of the background check.