Toronto City Council votes against Billy Bishop Airport referendum motion
Toronto City Council has rejected a motion for a referendum on the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Airport. The provincial government has passed legislation allowing it to seize the city's stake in the airport and approve the expansion despite local objections. Council members expressed concerns about the lack of public consultation on this significant development.
- ▪The council voted against the motion with a tally of 16-9.
- ▪Ontario's legislation allows the province to approve the airport expansion over the city's objections.
- ▪Councillor Dianne Saxe emphasized the importance of public input on the expansion plans.
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Open this photo in gallery:Ontario passed legislation earlier this year allowing it to seize the City of Toronto’s stake in Billy Bishop Airport.Duane Cole/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountToronto City Council has voted against a motion asking Ontario to hold a referendum to measure support for the proposed expansion of the downtown Billy Bishop Airport.The motion recommended an amendment to the Municipal Elections Act to include a question during municipal elections in October asking voters if they support the expansion plans.The provincial government passed legislation earlier this year allowing it to seize the City of Toronto’s stake in the airport, which is located on the Toronto Islands in Lake Ontario, a short…
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