Ford Government's Airport Land Grab Fuels Tensions in Toronto The recent vote by Toronto city council to demand the return of land taken by the Ontario government for its rejected Billy Bishop Airport expansion has reignited a long standing debate about the role of municipal and provincial authorities in shaping the city's future.
The 25 1 vote, with Coun. Stephen Holyday as the sole dissenter, reflects growing concerns among Toronto residents that their interests are being disregarded by the province.
At issue is a fundamental question of governance: who owns the land and what should be its purpose?