Canada to seek private investment in major airports, says Carney
Carney says long-term concessions would bring new capital and expertise while keeping federal ownership and sending revenue to smaller airports and local infrastructure.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to seek private investors to operate Canada's four largest airports: Toronto Pearson, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver.
- The announcement occurred during the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, where Carney aims to secure $1 trillion in investments across 167 projects over the next five years.
- Carney told investors Canada is a "safe harbour" for investment on a chaotic global stage, while stating the government will retain ownership of land and assets.
- Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon briefed Liberal MPs on Monday about the plan, as airport lease fees currently worth $525 million annually become central to the strategy.
- By shifting federal dollars to smaller regional airports, Carney argues the initiative will make remote air travel more affordable while leveraging private capital under government asset ownership.
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