The federal government is in the early stages of exploring whether to introduce more private-sector involvement in Canada’s airports, the transport minister said.
Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on April 29, Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Ottawa is consulting with airport authorities and industry partners on possible reforms to improve efficiency across the air transport system.
“The ultimate goal here is to improve the passenger experience and to keep air travel affordable for Canadians,” he said.
MacKinnon’s comments came after the spring economic update, tabled in Parliament on April 28, outlined the government’s broader push to reform Canada’s airport system….