How selling off Canada’s airports could build tens of billions of dollars of public transit

Cory Morgan: When It Comes to Airport Privatization, the Benefits Outweigh the Risks

Commentary The Liberal government is running perilously low on money. The spring economic update celebrated a deficit lower than had been projected but still contained a fiscal shortfall that can only be called massive. This likely inspired the government to pitch the notion of privatizing Canada’s airports for the second time in a year. Funds from the sale of airport infrastructure could be used to reduce government debt or to add to the planne…

How selling off Canada’s airports could build tens of billions of dollars of public transit

The federal government should tap into potential investment funds by leveraging its 23 airports

Canada considers privatizing airports. What would that look like?

The federal government says it is looking into potentially privatizing Canada's airports to unlock capital. Power & Politics hears from Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon. Plus, the Spring Economic Update promises more investment into the skilled trades. Sean Strickland, executive director of the Canada Building Trades Union, reacts.

Privatizing Canada's Airports is a Good Idea

Canada needs to shift more assets to private control. Canada has an addiction to government control, an addiction that is hampering our country at a time

Liberals Say Private Airports Could Lower Travel Costs

Ottawa says privatizing Canadian airports could improve them and possibly even lower the cost of air travel, but not everyone is on board with selling off national assets. Speaking to the media on 29APR, Canadian Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon was asked about reports, including a story in Open Jaw, that said Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is considering some level of private investment for Canadian airports. The minister said Ottaw…