Canada’s airports are not perfect but not broken

Most major Canadian airports already are privately operated and financially self-sufficient. These airports operate on a not-for-profit basis, with all operating surpluses poured back into the airport.

A view of the Ottawa International Airport. Reactions to this year's report on airports from former cabinet minister David Emerson show the need for better understanding of how Canada’s airports operate, writes Daniel-Robert Gooch.Photograph courtesy of the Canadian Airports Council

Opinion

BY DANIEL-ROBERT GOOCH

September 5, 2016

OTTAWA—A major transport policy document with advice to government published earlier this year has spurred discussion on the role of air transport in Canada’s economy. Compiled by former cabinet minister David Emerson, it makes recommendations in areas of transport policy, legislation, and regu...

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