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Back to EpisodesFord's Island Airport Plan: Jets, Jobs, and Controversy
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford proposes expropriating Toronto Island Airport for economic growth, despite Toronto Mayor Olivia Chows noise concerns. Ford plans consultations on quieter jets and higher passenger numbers, but no large planes due to runway length. The move reignites a long-standing debate, with recent support from the Toronto Port Authority and signals of openness from Ottawa.
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