Ontario Seizes Toronto Airport Land, Parks at Risk

0:00Ontario's government tabled a bill Thursday to seize control of Toronto's share in the Billy Bishop Airport deal. It greenlights expropriating a third of Little Norway, part plus big sections of the Toronto Islands, like Hanlon's Point and Parts of Wards Island. The move aims to ease congestion and boost airport access with the Toronto Port Authority pushing for better pathways. They're eyeing a runway extension of at least 500 meters to handle more traffic. Mayor Olivia Chow is pushing back hard, warning the province my pave over park space, and vowing to fight it. Local residents near a school and daycare say it's unfair to kids who play their daily. The NDP slammed it as a pointless clash, urging the Premier to drop the plan and protect public lands instead. Ministry officials insist the park stays green space no matter what, and they'll narrow down the exact land grabs as expansion details firm up. This province city tussle is just heating up. Local news powered by AI. This is Canada News today.

1:02I'm Corey with the story.