Pearson receives $142 million in funding from the federal government
A strong recovery for Pearson will help drive a strong recovery for Canada.
On March 14, we welcomed Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra to Pearson, along with a number of supportive local elected officials. Minister Alghabra awarded $142 million in funding to Pearson as part of the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program.
“This investment in Toronto Pearson infrastructure will better position us to create the airport that Canada needs as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic—one that supports supply chains, trade, jobs and economic development in sustainable and innovative ways.”
Deborah Flint
President & CEO Greater Toronto Airports Authority
The airport will receive more than $142 million from Transport Canada’s Airport Critical Infrastructure Program to:
rehabilitate airfield pavement;
develop and install new check-in, boarding and border clearance systems;
enable COVID-19 testing and screening of passengers and employees; and
carry out technical studies and concept design work for a proposed connection between the airport and the future extension of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit line.
These Investments will help the airport maintain safety, security, and connectivity for travellers, airport workers and residents of the Greater Toronto Area and its surrounding communities.
