Transport Canada Regulations
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are permitted to carry limited amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols - including aerosols, creams, lotions, toothpaste, hair gel, perfume and similar items - through security screening. Items must be packaged in containers with a capacity of 100 ml/100 grams (3.4 oz.) or less, and containers must be carried in a single clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (1 quart).
You can help speed up the passenger screening process by ensuring any liquids, gels and aerosols you plan to carry through security are packed in a sealed plastic bag separate from your carry-on luggage.
Items exempt from these container size restrictions and not required to be carried in a clear plastic bag include: baby formula, milk or food in small containers for infants two years of age or younger (infant must be accompanying the adult); prescription medications with a name that matches the passenger's ticket; essential other non-prescription medicines; liquids (including juice) for passengers who need such items to address diabetic or other medical condition(s).
To minimize delays, remove your exempt liquids, gels, and aerosols from your carry-on bags and place them into the trays provided at the beginning of the screening process.
Duty Free
Passengers travelling to the U.S. who are clearing U.S. Customs at their destination airport and passengers travelling to other international destinations, including those bound for the United Kingdom, may purchase duty-free items as long as they are not connecting to another flight in Europe.
Passengers connecting in Europe - for example, those travelling from YVR to Paris via London - will not be able to bring aboard their connecting flight (London to Paris, in this example) any items they purchased that do not meet the above carry-on restrictions.
Passengers travelling to the U.S. and clearing U.S. Customs at YVR may also purchase duty-free items, but must transfer any goods that do not meet the carry-on baggage restrictions to their checked baggage before proceeding through passenger screening.
Retail Purchases
Passengers may purchase liquids, gels and aerosols from retailers located past security and carry them on board the aircraft. However, if you have a flight connecting in Europe, carry-on baggage restrictions apply on the connecting flight (see above) and any items you purchased that do not meet the restrictions will be confiscated.
For more information on security regulations, visit Transport Canada's website
