Canada introduces new airport traveller verification program

Canada’s aviation security authority is launching a new program to reduce how long it takes passengers to pass through airport screening processes without reducing security.

The new Verified Travellers program, operated by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA),  is available to people who carry a range of special photo ID cards related to travel. Those include members of the NEXUS and Global Entry programs, military and aviation personnel, and Canadian police.

The government has earmarked approximately CA$1.8 billion (roughly …

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