Canada’s airports are set to enhance their security measures with the introduction of CT scanners, designed to detect explosives and other threats. The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) announced plans to install these advanced scanners, which provide 360-degree views using computerized X-ray imaging, at airport checkpoints across the country.
The project began at Vancouver International Airport, where the first machines were installed in the security screening area. With the new technology, travelers no longer need to remove liquids, aerosols, gels, or large electronics, such as laptops, from their carry-on bags, allowing for faster security lines.
According to Nada Semaan, head of the federal security authority, the goal is to improve threat detection while also enhancing the passenger experience. The upgrades will continue at other airports over the coming years, with the initial phase funded by $23 million from CATSA.
