Why eliminate the airport?

• Reduce harmful air pollution  

• Reduce harmful noise levels associated with hundreds of takeoffs and landings every day.

• Eliminate health risks that threaten the well being of nearby communities.

• Eliminate the risk of an aircraft disaster. 

• Eliminate ongoing Toronto property tax subsidies.

• Eliminate traffic congestion caused by the airport. 

• Eliminate the risk that airplanes pose to migratory birds.

• Join world class cities around the world that are choosing to close city centre airports. 

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Benefits of parkland ​

• Numerous economic benefits that attract world class innovative businesses.

• Increasing Toronto’s Island parkland by 200 acres from 600 to 800 acres.

• $0 cost to the city and government to acquire the airport lands.

• Utilizes the pedestrian tunnel 365 days a year to access the Toronto Islands.

• Attract more tourists.

• Promote a healthier lifestyle for waterfront communities, business and visitors.

• Promotes environmental preservation efforts ensuring a sustainable future for our city. 

• Promotes cultural and recreational opportunities

• Embraces Indigenous presence, history and culture.

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