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MacKinnon Plans Private Investment in Canada’s Major Airports

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced plans to open Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal airports to private investors.
He said details will be released on Tuesday at a two-day investor summit in Toronto.
A survey commissioned by IFM Investors found 79 % of 3,000 Canadians support more airport investment.
Ottawa is studying Australia’s model, keeping ownership while leasing airports long-term to investors.

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Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon announced plans to open Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal airports to private investors.
He said details will be released on Tuesday at a two-day investor summit in Toronto.
A survey commissioned by IFM Investors found 79 % of 3,000 Canadians support more airport investment.
Ottawa is studying Australia’s model, keeping ownership while leasing airports long-term to investors.