After many years of uncertainty, the federal government has decided to abandon plans to construct an airport in Pickering, Ontario, and instead transfer the land to Parks Canada. The land was acquired in 1972, with airport plans suspended shortly after in favor of existing airports. Transport Minister Anita Anand stated that a new airport is not deemed the best use for this land. Public and Indigenous consultations will be initiated to discuss future land use, reflecting a broader commitment to preserve natural spaces.
Transport Canada announced that it will no longer pursue airport plans in Pickering, Ont., opting instead to transfer the land to Parks Canada for conservation.
Minister Anita Anand emphasized that a new airport "is not the best use" of the land, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing green spaces over industrial development.
Over the years, consultations with public and Indigenous communities, as well as tenants on the federal lands, are to be undertaken to discuss the future use of the land.
Since the original plans in 1972, more than half of the land has already been repurposed for Rouge National Urban Park, indicating a trend towards land conservation.
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