Transport Canada is responsible for regulating Canada’s aviation supply chain security programs to ensure the safety and security of supply chain cargo and supplies movement within Canada’s transportation system.
The Air Cargo Security Program
- is a secure supply chain process for cargo, from shipper to air carrier
- participants at each stage of the supply journey can participate and keep the cargo secure or make it secure, as applicable to their business services.
The In-Flight Supplies Security Program
- is a secure supply chain process for supplies used or consumed in-flight
- it extends from supplier to the air carrier and participants at each stage of the supply journey can participate and keep the supplies secure or make it secure, as applicable to their business services.
The Explosive Detection Dog and Handler Team (EDDHT) Program
- is a voluntary aviation security program designed to certify explosives detection dog and handler teams (EDDHTs) for use in both aviation security air cargo screening and rapid response for the investigation of explosives at airports.
Transport Canada Supply Chain program entities may leverage TC certified EDDHTs to screen air cargo prior to acceptance into the secure supply chain.
How it works
Many different businesses participate in these programs, working together to ensure that cargo and/or in-flight supplies stay secure throughout the shipping process.
These programs use a secure supply chain approach, which helps to reduce bottlenecks at airports and keep cargo and in-flight supplies free from tampering while being handled at different stages of its journey.
Air cargo and in-flight supplies can be screened and made secure at any point in the shipping process. This can happen as early as the time it is packed, right up until the time it is tendered to an air carrier.
If you’re not sure, use this quick questionnaire to determine the appropriate participant category for your business and provide you with a link to the corresponding application form.