‘We’re not even part of the discussion,’ says transport union after Carney opens airports to private investment

Canadians need more details on the feds’ proposed model, say observers, as it’s unclear how investors will generate a return on their investment—and if the buck will be passed to passengers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would be opening up its four largest airports to private investment at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on Sept. 15.

The Union of Canadian Transportation Employees says it wasn't consulted on the prime minister's plan to open Canada’s airports to private investment, and is “concerned” about the approach, with observers highlighting that privatization could open the feds to “politic...

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