Jet Dreams on Toronto Island (Part 2)
Secret environmental assessment says jets will harm Toronto’s waterfront and residents By Ian Darragh

"A secret environmental assessment found that allowing jets will increase air pollution, raising the risk of heart disease, lung cancer and respiratory tract tumours for residents living near the airport.

The Toronto Port Authority (TPA) commissioned AECOM Canada Ltd. to conduct the EA in 2017, but it only became public on March 11, 2026 as the result of a freedom of information request from No Jets T.O. (The TPA also withheld from the public an environmental assessment of options for runway end safety areas, an aviation safety standard mandated by Transport Canada to prevent aircraft from overshooting runways.)"

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https://spacing.ca/toronto/2026/05/07/jet-dreams-on-toronto-island-part-2/

Revealed: Secret Toronto Port Authority Report on Island Airport runway overruns [17 min read]
Environmental Assessment fatally flawed – Decision made before public engagement had commenced
A Parks not Planes Report, May 2026

"The full multi-criteria analysis was not shared, depriving the public of informed participation as required by the Impact Assessment Act.

The TPA was wrong to have chosen a more expensive and less effective (and therefore less safe) alternative that involves far more filling of our harbour and lake."

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https://www.parksnotplanes.com/post/revealed-secret-toronto-port-authority-report-on-island-airport-runway-overruns

Transport Canada open consultation on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
"In June 2026, the Province of Ontario passed legislation enabling the acquisition of City-owned airport lands.
The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of consultations so members of the public can share their views to inform the future of the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
All Canadians are welcome to share their views on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport,
Key themes for discussion
We want feedback on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, including:
-environmental impacts
-noise
-housing, transportation, access and urban planning
-economic development and social benefits
Fill out the anonymous online survey to provide feedback."

https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/public-consultation-future-billy-bishop-toronto-city-airport
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