The Minister can require a commercial transporter to post security — essentially a financial guarantee — to ensure it meets its obligations under the Act. The decision is based on factors like how frequently the transporter brings people to Canada, how many people it carries, and whether it has previously brought inadmissible persons.
(1)283 (1) The Minister may, on the basis of the following factors, require a commercial transporter to provide security for compliance with its obligations under paragraphs 148(1)(a) to (g) of the Act:
(2)(2) If the Minister requires security to be provided, the Minister shall determine the amount of security on the basis of the following factors:
(3)(3) A commercial transporter who is required to provide security must provide it in the form of a cash deposit unless