The Star
Deborah Flint
22 Nov 2025
Pearson is North America’s best airport for international flights, with links to 70 per cent of the world’s economies. For Canada’s population size this is an over achievement that enables passengers to fly non-stop to 200 destinations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney made clear in the recent budget that Canada needs to diversify its trade routes and supply chains.
There is demand for growth. Our forecasts suggest Pearson will see 65 million passengers annually in the early 2030s. To meet demand, we will expand and refresh our terminals and create a digitally advanced airport that will be more efficient for airlines and passengers. This is part of the plan we call Pearson LIFT.
LIFT has been formally approved by airlines operating at Pearson. Their approval was a vote of confidence in Pearson’s growth and our ability to deliver the program with cost discipline...
Why investing in Toronto Pearson means more travel choices - The Star - 22 Nov 2025
