John Carpay: Biometric Scanning at Airports Opens the Door Further to Mass Surveillance
Commentary The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has looked into enacting biometric scanning for Canadians on local flights by 2031, though it has indicated that any such decision is up to the elected government. “The Authority in collaboration with Transport Canada and key partners is exploring the feasibility of biometric technology at the security screening checkpoint,” said Anna Maddison, spokesperson for CATSA, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. In its official corporate plan, tabled in the House of Commons on Sept. 16, CATSA said biometric scanners would be used for pre-board screening to “improve efficiency.” The federal cabinet currently has no formal plans for a mandatory national digital identification system, or for a centralized database of Canadians’ personal or biometric information. But nothing stops cabinet from changing its mind, especially with CATSA now laying the foundation and preparing the way....
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is exploring the use of biometric scanning for Canadians on domestic flights by 2031 to improve security screening efficiency. While the federal cabinet has no current plans for a mandatory national digital identification system or a centralized biometric database, CATSA’s exploration suggests a potential future implementation. Any decision regarding mandatory biometric scanning would ultimately rest with the elected government.
- CATSA is investigating the feasibility of biometric scanning for domestic flights in Canada by 2031.
- The goal is to improve efficiency at security screening checkpoints.
- CATSA’s corporate plan indicates biometric scanners would be used for pre-board screening.
- The federal cabinet currently has no formal plans for a mandatory national digital ID or a centralized biometric database.
- The decision to implement biometric scanning rests with the elected government.
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