CATSA / ACSTA Email Format
Airlines and AviationOntario, Canada1001-5000 Employees
The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), also called ACSTA in French, is a Crown corporation established by the government to secure select components of Canada's air transportation system. It is based at 99 Bank Street in Ottawa, Ontario, and operates at major airports across the country, overseeing passenger and baggage screening as well as screening of airport workers. Operating within the airlines and aviation sector, CATSA maintains a sizable workforce to carry out these security functions. Its core duty is to safeguard travellers and the broader aviation ecosystem by providing secure screening services. In 2026 the agency announced the appointment of a new chief technology officer, signaling a focus on technology leadership to support its security mandate.