Federal government rejects Ontario’s plan to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport
MacKinnon said in a statement late Friday that the safety expansion is the only thing currently on Ottawa’s agenda.“At this stage, I can confirm that our focus lies exclusively on the approved safety enhancements, which are currently taking place, and are required to maintain safe operations at the airport. They are expected to be completed in mid-2027,” he said.“Toronto voices will shape any future plans for Billy Bishop Airport. Ford’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.
- ▪MacKinnon said in a statement late Friday that the safety expansion is the only thing currently on Ottawa’s agenda.“At this stage, I can confirm that our focus lies exclusively on the approved safety enhancements, which are currently taking
- ▪They are expected to be completed in mid-2027,” he said.“Toronto voices will shape any future plans for Billy Bishop Airport.
- ▪Ford’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.
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- ▪ Federal government halts Billy Bishop Airport expansion — Global News
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Open this photo in gallery:A Porter passenger plane takes off from Billy Bishop airport in Toronto on March 23.Cole Burston/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe federal government has rejected Ontario’s plans to allow jets at Billy Bishop airport on the downtown Toronto waterfront, delivering a major blow to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s agenda. Transport Minister Steve MacKinnon said in a statement Friday that the expansion plans will not go ahead at this stage.Federal consultations on the jets concluded Friday and an overwhelming majority of the 87,000 responses came from people in Toronto who said they did not want the expansion to go forward, according to a senior government source.The Globe and Mail is not naming the…
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