By The Canadian Press

Ottawa kept people on Canada’s no-fly list without ‘necessary grounds’: spy watchdog

Feb 17, 2026 | 10:27 AM

OTTAWA — A new report from the national spy watchdog says the federal government kept some people on Canada’s no-fly list without proper justification.

The government is responsible for screening travellers through the Passenger Protect Program, commonly known as the no-fly list.

Federal officials inform air carriers when a passenger requires additional screening or is prohibited outright from boarding a flight.

The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency looked at how people are added to the list, the actions taken when listed people try to fly, and ways to challenge inclusion on the list.

The law requires the public safety minister to review the list every 90 days to determine whether grounds for inclusion still exist.

House Destroyed

No timeline set for clean-up following Friday morning house fire

52m ago

Police Chase

Salmon Arm RCMP cruiser damaged in pursuit of stolen vehicles

2h ago

Seasonal Celebrations

Vernon Winter Carnival wraps up with final events this weekend

Feb 13, 2026

The intelligence review agency’s report says the minister’s delegate renewed the listing of six people without the necessary grounds.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 17, 2026.

Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press