The Canadian Passenger Accelerated Service System (CANPASS) is a Canada Border Services Agency program in place to streamline customs and immigration clearance for travellers flying on corporate and private aircraft. The CANPASS Corporate Aircraft program and the CANPASS Private Aircraft program allow company and private aircraft that frequently fly directly into Canada from the United States to access more airports and provide expedited clearance. Enrolment in each program costs CA$40 for a validity period of five years.[1]

Commercial airline passengers

The CANPASS Air program for commercial airline passengers was introduced in July 2005 at Edmonton International Airport. The program was launched to "streamline the secure movement of trusted travellers into Canada."[2] The program used iris recognition as proof of identity. The program was opened to citizens and permanent residents of Canada and the United States with a processing fee of CA$50 for a one-year membership. The program was first launched in Edmonton, Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Ottawa.[2]

In 2018, the CANPASS Air program for commercial airline passengers as well as the CANPASS Private Boats program for watercraft passengers were discontinued. Members were encouraged to join NEXUS, which has the same benefits of the former CANPASS programs in addition to the benefits of the United States' Global Entry program.[3] Members maintained their privileges until their membership expired.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "CANPASS". Canada Border Services Agency.
  2. 1 2 Agency, Canada Border Services (May 6, 2005). "Launch of the CANPASS Air Program at the Edmonton International Airport". www.canada.ca. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Discontinuation of CANPASS Air and CANPASS Private Boats Programs". boatingindustry.ca. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ Corporate Applications / Corporate Systems Division / Solutions Directorate / Information, Science & Technology Branch / Canada Border Services Agency (May 17, 2013). "Directory of CBSA Offices and Services, CANPASS Air (CAN/AIR)". www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
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