Canadian aviation security inspectors give positive assessment of local aviation sector

Two aviation security inspectors, Carlos Miguel and Patrick Legare, arrived in Guyana early last week to begin a comprehensive assessment of the country’s aviation security operations.
The assessment, says the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, is comparable in scope to evaluations conducted by the United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) and follows Guyana’s recent successful outcome in an ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme (USAP) audit of its aviation security oversight programme.

Miguel and Legare, sent by Transport Canada, met with Abraham Dorris, Director of the Aviation Safety and Security Directorate, and members of the Aviation Security Department at the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to begin the undertaking.
On Saturday, the Authority announced that the audit of Guyana’s aviation security system, conducted by the two Aviation Security Auditors, has concluded with a positive assessment.
The auditors evaluated the nation’s security protocols, infrastructure, and operational practices across its aviation sector. Their examination encompassed all critical areas designed to ensure the safety and integrity of air travel, from screening procedures to regulatory oversight.
The auditors formally reported their findings to the Director General of the GCAA on Thursday, September 18, 2025, which revealed no issues of significant concern, indicating a high standard of compliance and effectiveness.
The Director General, Lt Col (Ret’d) Egbert Field, who was very pleased with the findings, credited the outcome to the hard work and dedication of the inspectors and staff of the GCAA.

He also thanked the Board of Directors and the Government, including Minister Deodat Indar, for the support given during the preparation period.
Guyana recently concluded the ICAO USOAP and USAP audits, where the results showed that Guyana was successful in both areas of operations.
Transport Canada describes itself as a federal institution, leading the Transport Canada portfolio and working with its partners. It is responsible for transportation policies and programmes and promotes safe, secure, efficient and environmentally responsible transportation.
Its aviation division is involved with pilot and personnel licensing, aircraft and airport operations, drones, incident reporting, air travel, and airworthiness.