Federal authorities have scrapped the Billy Bishop Airport expansion, focusing only on existing runway safety upgrades — no new runways, jets, or larger planes. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon emphasized that any future plans disrupting public spaces like Little Norway Park, increasing noise, harming the environment, or blocking housing development are off-limits, citing over 87,000 public comments that shaped the decision. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow praised the federal move and called for returning city land tied to the expansion to preserve the waterfront. The Toronto Port Authority confirms they’ll proceed with safety upgrades and remain open to meeting regional needs. Meanwhile, Ontario’s Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria remains committed to expansion, touting billions in economic benefits, job creation, and improved travel — while insisting future proposals must still respect public spaces, noise, environment, and housing.
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