When the Government of Canada looked to establish a new organization to oversee air transport security, it had the choice of several different models of organization. Ultimately, it was decided that the creation of a Crown corporation governed by a Board of Directors would provide the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) with the autonomy necessary to implement private-sector expertise with the accountability and public confidence of a government department.

CATSA's Board of Directors is comprised of eleven directors, including the chairperson, appointed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Of the current eleven directors, two are nominees proposed by airport operators and two are nominees proposed by the airline industry. Directors may be appointed for a maximum of two terms of up to five years.

The Board has responsibility for the overall stewardship of CATSA. It has a duty to protect the long-term interests of the corporation, safeguard CATSA's assets and to practice due diligence in its decision-making. The Board's key functions and responsibilities are to provide strategic direction, financial oversight, corporate oversight and good governance.

The Board has adopted a Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour for Directors in order to enhance public confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity and impartiality of CATSA.

 CATSA's Board has four committees with distinct mandates and terms of reference:

• The Audit Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to financial reporting, performance management, continuous disclosure practices, risk management, internal controls, the audit process and other oversight responsibilities.
• The Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to governance issues including areas such as: human resources and compensation, management succession plans, oversight of policies and processes relating to employee business conduct and ethical behaviour, recommendations and evaluation of annual objectives for the President and CEO and any other matter assigned to it by the Board.
• The Strategy Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities of matters relating to or affecting CATSA’s strategic direction in accordance with its legislated mandate and provides oversight and advice to Management in the development and implementation of all strategic initiatives.
• The Pension Committee assists the Board in its oversight responsibilities with respect to the management and administration of the employee pension plan(s).

Due in large measure to the commitment and dedication of the Board, CATSA is a solid, credible partner in Canadian air transport security and is well positioned to achieve its vision to be a world leader in air transportation security through operational and corporate excellence.

Lloyd McCoomb
Chairperson
Oakville, ON
Ex-officio member of all Board committees

Michael D. Campbell
Director –representative of the Canadian Airports Council (CAC)
Charlottetown, PEI
Audit Committee, Strategy Committee

William S. Deluce
Director – representative of the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC)
Toronto, ON
Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee, Strategy Committee

Lieutenant-Colonel (retired) Jean-Marc Dufour
Director
La Baie, QC
Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee, Pension Committee 

John Kaldeway
Director – representative of the Canadian Aiports Council (CAC)
Brampton, ON
Audit Committee, Strategy Committee

Dora Koop
Director
Westmount, QC
Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee, Strategy Committee

Gene McLean
Director
Toronto, ON
Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee, Pension Committee

Donald K. Robinson, Q.C.
Director
Oakville, ON
Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee, Audit Committee

Allan Rowe
Director – representative of the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC)
Bedford, NS
Audit Committee, Strategy Committee

Peter Wallis
Director
Calgary, AB
Audit Committee, Pension Committee

Joanne Whittle
Director
Carleton Place, ON
Pension Committee, Strategy Committee