Press Release

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Achieves Airport Workforce Development Accreditation Level 2

Toronto · June 25, 2026

Airport Operations

Recognition highlights the airport’s owner and operator, Toronto Port Authority’s commitment to talent development, training, and building a future-ready aviation workforce.

The Toronto Port Authority is pleased to announce that Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has received the Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) Airport Workforce Development Accreditation Level 2 – Nurturing Talent, in recognition of the Toronto Port Authority’s internal training programs and workforce development practices. The recognition was confirmed yesterday in Salt Lake City, Utah at the ACI-NA 2026 Business of Airports Conference.

The ACI-NA Airport Workforce Development Accreditation is a first-of-its-kind industry program that recognizes airports and aviation organizations for their commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining talent within the aviation industry.

The accreditation framework recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in workforce planning, employee development, career growth opportunities, community engagement, and partnerships that help build a sustainable talent pipeline.

“This achievement reflects our continued commitment to investing in our people and fostering a culture of continuous learning,” said Kelly McDonald, Senior Director, Human Resources “By building a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce, we are strengthening not only our organization, but also the broader aviation industry.”

The Toronto Port Authority continues to prioritize initiatives that support employee growth, enhance workplace engagement, and prepare its workforce to meet the evolving demands of the aviation sector.

Learn more about the ACI-NA Airport Workforce Development Accreditation at www.astrongerairportworkforce.org.

About the Toronto Port Authority

The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomes approximately two million passengers and generates approximately $2 billion in economic impact per year; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto, which facilitates businesses such as marine shipping, cargo services and passenger cruises to generate approximately $460 million in economic activity annually. Since 1911, and in its role as a city builder, the Toronto Port Authority has worked with partners and every level of government to enhance Toronto’s transportation infrastructure and economic growth. The Toronto Port Authority is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities, and has invested more than $30 million in recent years to fund charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond.

The Toronto Port Authority is a federal agency and operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act. It is guided by a Board of Directors that includes representation from all three levels of government.

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