Those opposing the TCCA are well mobilized and are calling for a “Clean, Green Waterfront”. This group strongly believes that it is not possible for an airport and a green waterfront to co-exist. As such, they want the TCCA closed and turned into a park. The two main issues are pollution and safety. Their position is that pollution from the TCCA will affect the waterfront and downtown Toronto, threatening the health of those in the area, therefore driving the residents and the visitors from the area. If true, the financial ramifications could be dire with businesses in the area facing serious financial consequences. The domino effect would create a huge loss in tax revenue for Toronto.

Front and centre among the safety concerns is runway length. There is very little option for extending them as the airport is surrounded by water on three sides, and by a park on the fourth. Other risks include bird strikes due to the large numbers of Canada Geese and other large waterfowl, close proximity to many residential and commercial towers, and the potential for serious fog and wind issues specifically related to the location. How do you feel about the TCCA? Do you want it shut down? Have you attended any of the picket lines?