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Government of Canada restores Carry-On Baggage Allowance for U.S. Bound Flights
Apr 8, 2010
H039/10 For Release - April 7, 2010 OTTAWA — Canada’s Transport Minister John Baird today announced that effective Thursday, April 8, Following the December 25, 2009 terrorist attack on a flight headed to Detroit, the Government of Canada In addition, the Government of Canada announced new measures to bolster Canada’s aviation system Changes to carry-on luggage restrictions were announced today by Canada's Transport Minister John Baird – 30 – Contacts: Media Relations Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca. Subscribe to news releases and speeches at www.tc.gc.ca/news and keep up-to-date on the latest from Transport Canada. This news release may be made available in alternative formats for persons living with visual disabilities. Date Modified: 2010-04-07
airline passengers who are travelling to the United States from Canada will be permitted to bring two
carry-on bags and personal items.
“The Government of Canada is unwavering in our commitment to implement the most effective measures
possible for a safe and secure aviation system, while upholding a level of comfort and convenience for air
travellers,” said Baird. “With more robust air security measures in place for passengers, we are able to
remove the temporary carry-on baggage restrictions put into place following the December terrorist
attack.”
announced carry-on baggage restrictions for flights to the U.S. in response to newly implemented U.S.
security measures.
including the introduction of new full body scanners, strengthening explosive trace detection, announcing
its intention to develop a passenger behaviour observation program, and new funding to enhance aviation
security in Budget 2010.
Passengers are reminded to check with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (www.catsa.gc.ca)
or their airline for items that are allowed in carry-on luggage.
for flights to the United States. Effective April 8, passengers travelling to the United States are permitted
to bring two carry-on bags and personal items. Passengers can check with the Canadian Air Transport
Security Authority or their airline for further information.
James Kusie
Director of Issues Management and Parliamentary Affairs
Office of Canada’s Transport Minister
John Baird, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
