Toronto Port Authority

City report – the proposed Island Airport jet expansion would negatively impact the water quality of the inner harbour

Significant impacts on water quality of the inner harbour predicted if Billy Bishop Airport expands – City of Toronto report

A June 30, 2026 city report has noted that the proposed Island Airport jet expansion would negatively impact the water quality of the inner harbour as well as reduce the impact of the billions of dollars invested in the Don River and Central Waterfront Project.

BQNA

Jul 133 min read

More than routine infrastructure upgrade. It is a fundamental reconfiguration of how the airport interacts with the surrounding city.

Report – How the Billy Bishop Airport expansion threatens homeowner equity and investor stability

The proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Airport — including runway lengthening, jet aircraft introduction, and Special Economic Zone powers — represents a material and immediate threat to that value.

BQNA

Jul 122 min read

From the Toronto Port Authority RESA web page - West and East RESA construction sites.

Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) construction starting mid-July 2026

The federally mandated airport safety requirement must be completed by the Toronto Port Authority by July 12, 2027. Construction of the two new Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will start mid-July 2026.

BQNA

Jul 113 min read

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Urgent - Health impacts of bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities.

BQNA

Jul 82 min read

Finding ways to protect our air, water and public spaces – presentations

The three speaker presentations are now available. BQNA’s 2026 AGM featured an evidence based/ knowledge sharing panel providing facts and answering questions about the impact of a jet airport on our air and water quality and the value of protecting our access to nature and parkland.

BQNA

Jun 111 min read

If the Province expropriates Little Norway Park, will they be clearing future encampments?

The Ontario government’s Bill 110 allows the Province to expropriate Little Norway Park and remove the city’s voice from major decisions affecting it. The Bill also removes the City of Toronto from the Tripartite Agreement that has shaped the relationship between the airport, the waterfront, the City of Toronto and surrounding communities for decades.

BQNA

May 195 min read

For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains ultrafine particles (UFPs) and why scientists say they have the potential to cause major health problems.

CBC The National video: Ultrafine particles are everywhere. Should you be worried?

There’s growing concern about a new category of unregulated airborne pollutants, so tiny they can pass through the lungs and into the bloodstream. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains ultrafine particles (UFPs) and why scientists say they have the potential to cause major health problems.

BQNA

May 142 min read

The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood is directly across the Western Gap, 400 ft. from BBTCA airport

Toronto Port Authority disbands their Community Liaison Committee (CLC)

The Toronto Port Authority has disbanded the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) which played a vital role in community engagement since its formation in 2010. We were given no reason why this decision was taken and we have written to the Vice President asking for the CLC to be reinstated.

BQNA

Apr 83 min read