Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an important part of Canada's air transportation network. It supports jobs, tourism, business travel, emergency services and greater connectivity to Canada's regions and transborder economic hubs. It is located in the heart of Toronto's waterfront community, where residents, businesses, and visitors work, live, and enjoy everything the area has to offer.
Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada will initiate a public consultation process on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. As part of this engagement, Transport Canada is committed to working with provincial and municipal governments, Indigenous Peoples, NAV Canada, and the Toronto Port Authority. The feedback received will be critical to informing future plans and supporting safe, efficient and sustainable airport operations for the benefit of all community members.
The public consultations will run from today to July 24, 2026. This is an open consultation process, with no decisions made at this stage. This consultation process will ensure that Toronto residents, other Canadians, Indigenous Peoples and stakeholders are heard. Important issues have been raised including transportation, economics, environmental considerations, noise, housing, and quality of life in surrounding communities. The feedback received through this process will play an important role in informing the Government of Canada's decision-making on the way forward.
Opportunities to participate will include an online survey and engagement sessions, as well as direct engagement with Indigenous Peoples. Transport Canada will also solicit the input and advice of expert organizations like Waterfront Toronto and others, to help inform next steps.
