Toronto Liberal MPs downplay provincial Billy Bishop expansion plan, acknowledge some worries
Liberal MPs from Toronto have expressed caution regarding the provincial government's plans to expand Billy Bishop Airport. Premier Doug Ford aims to allow jets at the airport, which could increase passenger capacity significantly. While some MPs acknowledge concerns about traffic and environmental impact, many are waiting for more detailed proposals before taking a firm stance.
- ▪Premier Doug Ford's plan includes creating artificial peninsulas to lengthen the airport's runway.
- ▪The expansion could increase passenger capacity to 10 million annually, five times the current number.
- ▪Liberal MPs are divided, with some expressing concerns about traffic and environmental issues, while others seek more information before forming an opinion.
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Open this photo in gallery:A Porter passenger plane takes off from Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport on March 23.Cole Burston/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountLiberal MPs hailing from the country’s biggest city downplayed provincial plans to expand the Toronto island airport, following Premier Doug Ford’s recent removal of impediments to realizing his goal. The Premier says he wants to allow jets to use the facility and supports a plan that would require creating nearly a kilometre of artificial peninsulas, jutting out into Lake Ontario, to lengthen the airport’s main runway. The expansion, Ontario has said, could see Billy Bishop accommodate 10 million passengers a year, five times the current number.Late last week, Mr.
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