Canada bans most carry-on luggage for US bound flights

Canada bans most carry-on luggage

TORONTO — Canadian officials banned most carry-on luggage for U.S. bound passengers following a Christmas Day attack on a U.S. airliner.

Transport Canada said Monday passengers may only carry medical devices, small purses, cameras, laptop computers, canes, walkers, diaper bags, musical instruments and bags containing “life-sustaining items.”

Transport Canada said in a statement they are trying to alleviate the backlog at security checkpoints. Police are now helping with security at the nation’s airports after Transport Canada requested assistance.

Authorities are also performing a secondary search of passengers after they pass the main security check point.

It says the measures are expected to remain in place at for several days.