Application
This Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour (“Code”) applies to the Board of Directors (“Board”, or individually, “Director(s)”) of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (“CATSA”).
Purpose
This Code is created in order to enhance public confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity, and impartiality of CATSA and its Board.
Roles of Directors
Directors have the following combined roles:
| Director of Crown corporation | Public Officer Holder |
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Contents
This Code outlines the Standards of Conduct that Directors must follow in the exercise of their duties as Directors of CATSA, including certain post-directorship and statutory expectations (“Standards of Conduct”).
For ease of reference, this Code highlights provisions of the Financial Administration Act (“FAA”), and the Conflict of Interest Act (“COIA”) that place conduct requirements on the Board by virtue of their appointment as Director of a Crown corporation and by virtue of their position as a Public Office Holder.
Where requirements relating to a Standard of Conduct derive from an external source (e.g. legislation, Government of Canada policy), this will be indicated through grey highlighting over the text.
Expectations of Directors
Directors are expected to be familiar with the Code and to adhere to the Standards of Conduct.
Directors have a responsibility to be sufficiently familiar with any legislation or regulations that apply to their directorship and to be able to recognize potential liabilities. Directors may seek guidance on the foregoing, where appropriate, from CATSA’s Corporate Secretary.
No Code can cover all possible situations that might be encountered. Directors must exercise judgment in applying the Standards of Conduct to any particular situation. When in doubt, Directors are encouraged to consult with the Board Chairperson, or with CATSA’s Corporate Secretary for guidance.