Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand announced that, “out of an abundance of caution,” her ministry will be increasing security measures for people travelling to India.
“Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screening measures,” Anand said in a news statement on Monday evening.
Passengers “may experience some screening delays while these measures are in place.” The additional measures will be conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), the agency responsible for screening passengers and their baggage before entering the restricted areas of airports in Canada.
The screening conducted by CATSA includes hand swabs when a trace analysis is required, sending carry-on bags through X-ray machines, and physically screening passengers.
