A national petition has been launched by the IAM Union calling on the Government of Canada to reject any proposal to privatize, sell, or transfer ownership or control of Canadian airports.<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s airports are critical public infrastructure that support millions of passengers each year and play a vital role in economic stability, national security, emergency response, tourism, trade, and regional connectivity across the country.<\/p>\n
Airports were built through long-term public investment and are intended to operate in the public interest. Any move toward privatization raises serious concerns about the long-term consequences for affordability, accountability, and service quality.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s at stake if airports are privatized:<\/strong> The petition is now available for Canadians to sign and share widely. It calls on the Federal government to ensure that airports remain publicly accountable infrastructure, operated in the best interest of workers, passengers, and communities; not private financial interests.<\/p>\n Sign and share the petition:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>Petition e-7453 \u2013 Petitions<\/a><\/p>\n This initiative reflects growing concern about the future of public infrastructure in Canada and the need to protect essential transportation assets for current and future generations.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Increased costs for travellers through higher airport and airline fees
\n\u2022 Reduced transparency and public oversight of critical infrastructure
\n\u2022 Greater pressure on wages, staffing levels, and working conditions in aviation
\n\u2022 Prioritization of private profit over public service and accessibility
\n\u2022 Potential impacts on regional routes and connectivity, particularly in smaller communities<\/p>\n