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Toronto City Council Votes Against Airport Expansion Referendum

Toronto city council recently decided not to include a referendum on the Billy Bishop airport expansion in the upcoming municipal election. The $5 billion project aims to extend the runway for jets, with the province pushing for it. The councils decision means residents wont have a direct say through a referendum this October. Some councillors argued against referendums due to potential divisiveness and provincial influence, while others emphasized the importance of public input. The provincial government has already introduced legislation to gain more control over the island airport, which has been criticized as an overreach. Despite the councils vote, the debate over the airports future continues, with the focus now on the provincial governments expansion plans and potential avenues for public engagement.

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