Federal government halts Billy Bishop Airport expansion
The federal government has shut down plans to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, citing concerns about public space, housing, noise and environmental impacts, despite continued support for the project from Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. The minister noted that Billy Bishop remains a critical part of Canada’s air transportation network and pointed to the airport’s recently opened customs pre-clearance facility, supported by a $30-million federal investment.
- ▪The federal government has shut down plans to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, citing concerns about public space, housing, noise and environmental impacts, despite continued support for the project from Ontario’s Progressive Conse
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- ▪The minister noted that Billy Bishop remains a critical part of Canada’s air transportation network and pointed to the airport’s recently opened customs pre-clearance facility, supported by a $30-million federal investment.
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- ▪ Federal government rejects Ontario’s plan to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport — The Globe and Mail
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The federal government has shut down plans to expand Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, citing concerns about public space, housing, noise and environmental impacts, despite continued support for the project from Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced Friday that Ottawa’s focus will remain exclusively on approved runway safety enhancements currently underway at the airport, ending the prospect of the expansion proposal that would have included a longer runway and the introduction of jet aircraft, meaning bigger planes would be able to land and depart from the airport which can now only accommodate smaller aircraft.“At this stage, I can confirm that our focus lies exclusively on the approved safety enhancements,” MacKinnon said in his…
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