Press Release

Leaders from all sectors pen open letter advocating for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s sustained operation and development

Toronto · July 23, 2024

More than 40 leaders from industries including travel and tourism, aviation, business, healthcare, manufacturing, the arts, retail, education have signed an open letter to advocate for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport’s sustained operation and development.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport generates $2.1 billion in annual economic output, is the ninth-busiest airport in Canada, the fifth-busiest Canada-US air crossing, offers 20 direct flights and more than 100 connections, and is supported by an overwhelming majority of Torontonians by virtue of the quick, convenient connectivity it provides.

To read the open letter, signed by the below leaders, visit itsmyairport.ca.

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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