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Canada blocks Billy Bishop Airport expansion

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In late July 2026 the federal government, led by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon, announced it would not support Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s plan to enlarge Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for jet operations. The decision followed a public‑consultation period that attracted more than 87,000 responses, with the majority opposing the proposal due to concerns over noise, pollution, loss of public waterfront spaces and potential disruption to housing projects. The government said it would instead focus on approved safety upgrades slated for completion around mid‑2027. Two days later the rejection was reiterated, adding that about 87 % of respondents opposed the expansion. Environmental groups warned the project would require extensive lake‑fill and threaten recent lakefront rehabilitation, while trade bodies described the move as disappointing, citing the province’s claims of up to $8.5 billion in annual economic benefits and thousands of jobs. Ontario officials signaled they would continue to pursue the project, but the federal stance represents a decisive pause pending further review. The dispute also strained relations between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, with analysts cautioning that the disagreement could affect future federal‑provincial collaborations on infrastructure and other projects in Ontario.

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