At a Glance

We examined how the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority implemented its corporate management practices and managed its operations during the period covered by the audit. We found no significant deficiencies in the corporate management practices or in the management of operations of the corporation. Although the corporation met the criteria in the systems and practices we examined under corporate management, we found that improvements were needed in board appointments and independence, in performance measurement, and in risk mitigation. The corporation also met the criteria in the systems and practices under management of operations; however, we found that improvements were needed in operational planning, program integrity, and training and certification. Improvements were also needed in relations with industry partners, the responsible department, and other interested parties. Additionally, improvements were needed in screening equipment testing.

Despite the weaknesses, the corporation maintained its systems and practices in a manner that provided reasonable assurance that its assets were safeguarded and controlled, its resources were managed economically and efficiently, and its operations were carried out effectively.