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Programs & Trials

Canpass-Air

Date of Publication: 07/01/2003
Purpose: Expedited inbound immigration and customs clearance, for pre-approved low risk, frequent flyers entering Canada.
Eligibility: Canadian and US citizens and permanent residents, annual fee

Airport(s) and Steps involved: for public view: Vancouver (YVR), Halifax (YHX), Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YMQ), Calgary (YYC), Winnipeg (YWG), Edmonton (YEG) Canada

Date(s): - YVR: July 2003
- YHX: December 2003
- YYZ: June 2004
- YMQ: Nov 2004
- YYC: February 2005
- YWG: May 2005
- YEG: July 2005

First Biometrics: iris
Second Biometric: none
Other Biometrics:: The iris biometric was selected due to its accuracy, speed,
safety and its non-invasive nature. It is considered one of the most secure
biometrics in the world.
Second Biometric: Other
Other technologies: The membership card is an additional identifier that contains a membership number and a photo. This card can be used to accelerate the identification of a member within the database.