The Ontario government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is facing pressure from airport opponents, who appear to have won the battle over the expansion of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport.
In a surprising move, the provincial government's plans for the airport have been thwarted by the federal government led by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal party.
While the airport was undergoing a federally mandated runway extension for safety reasons, the expansion approval should have been a straightforward decision, particularly if the Carney Liberals actually believed what they sold to the Canadian public as part of "Building Canada Strong,"
It seems that "Building Canada Strong" ends where NIMBY opposition begins.
The opposition from local residents and business groups has been fierce, and has played a crucial part in the airport expansion's demise.
Despite Doug Ford's high-profile support for airport expansion, just days after the announcement, it seems the plan is being blocked. LILLEY: The Carney government cannot afford to wing it when it comes to airport privatization.
