Marine Transportation Security Regulations

508 On receipt of a fully completed application for a transportation security clearance, the Minister shall conduct the following checks and verifications for the purpose of assessing whether an applicant poses a risk to the security of marine transportation:

• (a) a criminal record check;

• (b) a check of the relevant files of law enforcement agencies, including intelligence gathered for law enforcement purposes;

• (c) a Canadian Security Intelligence Service indices check and, if necessary, a Canadian Security Intelligence Service security assessment; and

• (d) a check of the applicant’s immigration and citizenship status.