"This is a crown jewel. This is an economic driver. The province will be taking over control of Billy Bishop airport on Toronto Island. The City of Toronto, which currently has jurisdiction of the airport, will be compensated for the value and for any lost revenue. Ford brought up the idea of bringing jets to the downtown airport and said he wants to extend the runway."
"Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she does not support bringing jets downtown due to the noise. She told reporters she has not heard official plans from the province about changes to the airport, but it's possible the province could take over the lands. There needs to be discussion so that the use of waterfront is balanced, and she welcomes the province in participating in this conversation."
"Roelof-Jan Steenstra, CEO of the Toronto Port Authority, which operates the airport, said he supports Ford's vision to bring jets to Billy Bishop and is ready to work together with the province on this economic development initiative."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will assume control of Billy Bishop airport on Toronto Island from the City of Toronto, with compensation provided for lost revenue. Ford described the airport as a crown jewel and economic driver, proposing to bring jets to the downtown facility and extend the runway. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed concerns about noise from jets and stated she has not received official provincial plans, though she welcomed the province's participation in discussions about waterfront use. The Toronto Port Authority CEO supports Ford's vision and indicated readiness to collaborate with the province on the initiative.
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