Ford says "most cities would do anything" for downtown airport in Toronto Island expansion case

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/EhyULVz After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Sunday backed the Ontario government’s move to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport, Premier Doug Ford said he was “pretty confident” the federal government would as well. “I’m pretty confident the federal government is in support of creating more jobs and opportunities and making it convenient for people to fly in,” Ford said on Monday. “This is a gold mine, most cities would do anything to have an airport right at the front door of downtown.” The premier added, “Pearson is seeing over 40 million passengers… wouldn’t it be great to have the convenience of an additional airport that people can fly in… we need another airport like you see in Chicago or London or New York.” Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow was also at the press conference with Ford and said “Please keep that beautiful park (Little Norway Park).” Ford assured the mayor, saying, “We are going to keep that park.” For more info, please go to https://ift.tt/VBnTXK4 Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://ift.tt/zOpxqn0 #GlobalNews