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Transport Canada announces a modification to the list of prohibited items
13/08/06	Press Release	For Further Transport Canada Advisory Updates CLICK HERE
Aug 13 2006 Transport Canada today announced a modification to the list of prohibited items announced on August 10, 2006. The following security measure will be in place until further notice: Effective at 0300 hours E.S.T. on August 13, 2006, for all flights departing Canada, passengers will no longer be permitted to bring onboard juice or aerosols in containers of any size. Passengers may continue to bring aboard baby formula or breast milk if a baby or small child is travelling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed. Liquids or gels in containers of any size include: beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Aerosols include: hairsprays and deodorant. Passengers should pack liquids, gels or aerosols in checked baggage. The Government of Canada remains committed to taking all measures necessary to protect the safety and security of Canadians. -30- Contact: Communications Transport Canada 613-993-0055

Transport Canada
announces a modification to the list of prohibited items

13/08/06

Press Release

For Further Transport Canada
Advisory Updates CLICK HERE

Aug 13 2006

Transport Canada today announced a modification to the list of prohibited items announced on August 10, 2006.

The following security measure will be in place until further notice:

Effective at 0300 hours E.S.T. on August 13, 2006, for all flights departing Canada, passengers will no longer be permitted to bring onboard juice or aerosols in containers of any size.

Passengers may continue to bring aboard baby formula or breast milk if a baby or small child is travelling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed.

Liquids or gels in containers of any size include: beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Aerosols include: hairsprays and deodorant. Passengers should pack liquids, gels or aerosols in checked baggage.

The Government of Canada remains committed to taking all measures necessary to protect the safety and security of Canadians.

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Contact:

Communications
Transport Canada
613-993-0055

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