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Doug Ford backs Carney’s plan for private airport investment
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has expressed full support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal to involve private investors in the operations of Canada’s four largest airports, including Toronto Pearson.
Ford suggested the plan should be expanded to include the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, describing the island airport as a ‘shovel ready’ project that would benefit the economy. The Premier has previously advocated for the expansion of the Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jet aircraft.
Prime Minister Carney clarified that the federal government does not intend to privatize the airports entirely, but rather to change their operational structure. Under this proposal, the government would retain ownership of all land and assets, with any funds raised being reinvested into regional airports.
Entities
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport · Doug Ford · Government of Canada · Mark Carney · Toronto Pearson International Airport
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Revenue raised from the new airport structure would be reinvested into regional airports. looniepolitics.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The federal government intends to change the operational structure of airports rather than privatizing them entirely. looniepolitics.com · www.castanet.net · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ontario Premier Doug Ford supports the plan to involve private investors in the operations of Canada’s four largest airports. looniepolitics.com · www.castanet.net · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ford suggested the privatization plan should be expanded to include Toronto’s Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. looniepolitics.com · www.castanet.net · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Mark Carney stated the federal government would retain ownership of land and assets under the proposed airport plan. looniepolitics.com · www.castanet.net · www.winnipegfreepress.com