Benefits of airport privatization questioned

Airport authorities are warning that privatization won’t reap the lucrative benefits being touted by proponents, and will make travelling more expensive for customers.

Toronto's Pearson Airport is among those recommended for privatization, but airport authorities say this would not be good for consumers.The Hill Times photograph by Kristen Shane

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BY MICAAL AHMED

February 27, 2017

With the next federal budget on the horizon, major airports across Canada may soon have "for-sale" signs taped to the front doors in a move that proponents say could bring in tens of billions of dollars. But three airport authorities are warning that privatization would lead to significant price hi...

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