Some on Canada’s no-fly list kept on without ‘necessary grounds’: watchdog
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The intelligence watchdog says its recommendations to the government are aimed at ensuring a more fair, principled and co-ordinated approach to managing the program.
A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept some people on Canada’s no-fly list without proper justification — a possible violation of the law that underpins the program.
The government is responsible for screening travellers through the Passenger Protect Program, commonly known as the no-fly list.
Federal officials inform air carriers when a passenger requires additional screening or is prohibited outright from boarding a flight because they could pose a threat to air security or might travel to commit a terrorist act.
The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency looked at how people are added to the list, the actions taken when listed people try to fly, and ways to challenge inclusion on the roster.
The review agency says improvements to the program, such as centralized passenger screening, reduced the number of errors and improved security.
Public Safety Canada, which oversees the program, also has generally made sure that people on the list aren’t unfairly restricted from travelling, the watchdog says.
If an individual is denied boarding because they’re on the list, they receive a letter from the public safety minister with instructions on how to apply for recourse and to request removal.
In addition, the law governing the program, the Secure Air Travel Act, requires the public safety minister to review the list every 90 days to determine whether grounds for inclusion still exist.
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