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3 storiesnewest firstlatest September 24, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a proposal to shift operation of Canada’s four largest airports, including Toronto Pearson, to private investors, signaling a move toward privatization of airport management.
The federal government announced the transfer of Montreal‑Trudeau Airport to private investors, while Quebec transport minister Christine Fréchette said the province was not consulted, highlighting coordination concerns in the Carney administration’s broader airport privatization plan.
Unions staged a protest in Montreal’s Old Port on Tuesday, claiming recent moves toward privatization are limiting public river access. The demonstration featured signs and highlighted concerns over reduced waterfront openness.
