Canadian government considers selling stakes in airports
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
Canadian government considers selling stakes in airports
10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 6
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in the Montreal area that Ottawa may spin off airport holdings and redeploy the proceeds into other ventures.
He said the aim is to make airports serve Canadians better while freeing capital for new projects intended to boost economic growth.
The report signals a potential shift in how Canada finances infrastructure and economic development, though no airports, sale sizes or timeline were identified.
Is selling profitable airports a visionary plan for growth or a risky gamble with Canada's public assets?
With airports on the auction block, will Canadian travelers end up paying the price through higher fees?