"Addressing airport capacity requirements is a vital issue for the future of Ontario's economy. Lack of airport capacity results in higher fares for passengers, a decline in regional connectivity including access to remote Northern communities, and a reduction in tourism and business activity."
"We've got to extend that runway. We have to bring jets in, smaller jets, whatever, until people can hop on there. Having a downtown airport is a gold mine."
"The authority is ready to work together to make Ford's vision a reality, but there needs to be a plan to help prepare the airport for Ontario's expected economic and population growth."
The CEO of Toronto Port Authority supports Premier Doug Ford's proposal to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's runway to accommodate jet aircraft. The authority is prepared to collaborate on this expansion to address Ontario's anticipated economic and population growth. Expanding airport capacity is critical for reducing passenger fares, maintaining regional connectivity to remote Northern communities, and supporting tourism and business activity. However, the airport operates under a tripartite agreement involving the City of Toronto, Toronto Port Authority, and the federal government, not provincial jurisdiction. The current governance structure must be modified before runway expansion can proceed. Toronto city council approved a lease extension through 2045 in 2024, which enabled a runway end safety area project to meet federal regulations.
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