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Federal Government Launches Public Consultations on Billy Bishop Airport
Transport Canada is seeking public feedback on noise, environmental and economic impacts before it decides whether to back an airport expansion.
- On Monday, Transport Canada launched public consultations on the future of Billy Bishop Airport, with the process running until July 24. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon said feedback will guide future decisions.
- Premier Doug Ford has pushed in recent months to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and designate the area as a "special economic zone" to accelerate a $5 billion project.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said last week he has "personally not formed an opinion" on the expansion, while Transport Canada stated, "This is an open consultation process, with no decisions made at this stage."
- Direct engagement with Indigenous Peoples and advice from Waterfront Toronto will inform next steps, as the Toronto Port Authority continues operating the airport under a tripartite governance agreement.
- TPA CEO Roelof-Jan Steenstra hopes to present a full expansion plan within 12 months, while authorities committed to publishing a summary report of all feedback received during consultations.
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