Pierre Poilievre wants runway at Toronto Island airport extendedConservative leadership hopeful Pierre Poilievre takes part in the Conservative Party of Canada French-language leadership debate in Laval, Quebec on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre says he wants to see the runway at the Toronto Island airport expanded so that jets can fly in and out of downtown Toronto. Read more:Federal transport minister nixes Billy Bishop island airport expansion plan“There could have been way more flights out of Billy Bishop airport in downtown Toronto, meaning more competition and more choice, but the dreadful gatekeepers wouldn’t let it happen. How is it good for the planet to force people who live downtown to drive to Pearson rather than fly from the Island airport? https://t.co/w6QSf9PYh5 — Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) July 21, 2022© 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

Source: National Post July 21, 2022 19:49 UTC