Canada announces more than $142 million in funding for Pearson Airport

The federal government announced new funding to help Toronto Pearson International Airport recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support continued air services and transportation infrastructure projects at the airport.

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.

“As we move forward with the safe and gradual return of activity in the aviation sector in a way that continues to support the health, safety, and security of all Canadians, it will be imperative that we maintain a vibrant and competitive Canadian air sector,” said Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra. “These critical investments will allow the Toronto Pearson International Airport to invest in the infrastructure and tools needed to help re-invigorate the aviation industry and to allow Canadians to feel safe and secure when they travel.”

Canada says the 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.