Minister of Transport appoints CEO of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
by CM staff
The introductory meeting between Minister Alghabra and Semaan took place on April 28.
OTTAWA — The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation mandated with protecting people through effective and efficient screening of air travellers and their baggage.
Following an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process, the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, announced the appointment of Nada Semaan as Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, for a five-year term.
The Minister and the CEO of CATSA are focused on working together on improving service delivery and passenger screening in Canada, and on better accountability and integration with other industry players in the sector.
The introductory meeting between Minister Alghabra and Semaan took place on April 28.
“I am pleased to announce Ms. Nada Semaan has accepted the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of CATSA,” said Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport. “Ms. Semaan has considerable experience to bring into her new role. I wish her every success as she continues to protect Canadians through effective and efficient aviation security screening.”
