In a series of letters to the editor, readers express strong opposition to the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop airport and criticize former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney's travel habits.
Say No to Airport Expansion
Karen Morrison of Mono, Ont., questions Premier Doug Ford's focus on expanding Billy Bishop airport amid pressing environmental challenges. She argues that protecting water and the environment should be a priority, especially given global water scarcity and pollution. Morrison contends that Pearson International Airport is a more logical and financially sound choice for expansion, as it is surrounded by industrial lands with existing transportation infrastructure. She warns that expanding Billy Bishop would increase emissions and pollution of air, water, noise, soil, and thermal, making it a destructive and costly long-term move with life-changing negative impacts.
Economic Considerations
The article acknowledges that there are significant economic considerations for the expansion, including the need to relieve congestion at Pearson. However, it notes that environmental concerns must be addressed and that no perfect solution exists.
Carney Living Large
Gregg W Collins of Oro-Medonte, Ont., criticizes Mark Carney, the rarely-in-Canada former central banker, for his frequent plane travel. Collins suggests that taxpayers will again foot the bill for gourmet meals during these trips, comparing Carney unfavorably to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The article notes that Canadians are in for another substantial bill from the jet-setting prime minister.
