Canada’s Airports Support Biometric Modernization and Call for Reinvestment in the National Airport Ecosystem

Financial Post · PR Newswire · 2026-11-06 13:33 UTC

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canada's airports are reviewing measures outlined in the federal budget and welcome further clarity on how the

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ — Canada’s airports are reviewing measures outlined in the federal budget and welcome further clarity on how the government intends to implement them.

Airports are encouraged to see the budget advance a new Traveller Biometric Strategy. Airports and their partners have advocated for this and run successful pilots, and are prepared to move quickly. We welcome the appointment of a special advisor at Transport Canada to accelerate work across government departments and agencies.

Airports also welcome $192.5 million for the Canada Border Services Agency to update its digital infrastructure. These systems will be critical to move the Traveller Biometric Strategy forward.

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