What Would Airport Privatization Mean for Canadians?

TQuestions are now being raised about whether Canada's aviation system is facing a dual test of structure and capacity at a critical moment. For decades, major airports have operated under a hybrid model in which non-profit authorities manage operations while the federal government retains ownership of land and core assets. Now, with the Carney government considering a potential shift toward privatization, what could that mean for oversight, costs, and the public interest? At the same time, recent travel disruptions tied to staffing shortages, including a lack of air traffic controllers, have exposed operational strain across the system just as demand is expected to surge ahead of the summer season and the World Cup. Is this a sign of deeper systemic pressure, and are proposed fixes keeping pace with demand? We examine what is changing, what is at stake, and how these parallel pressures may be reshaping Canada's air travel landscape with Jake Fuss of the Fraser Institute, Lily Chang of the Canadian Labour Congress, and Jonathan Bagg of NAV Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.