Press releases by year
February 25 - Greater Toronto Airports Authority announces 2020 Nest funding recipients
February 24 - Greater Toronto Airports Authority to lead rapid COVID-19 point-of-need testing research
February 22 - Deborah Flint elected to Airports Council International – North America Board of Directors
January 6 - Ontario Launches Innovative Testing Program at Pearson Airport
December 1, 2020 - Greater Toronto Airports Authority commits $300,000 in funding for Black and Indigenous led organizations
November 10, 2020 - GTAA reports 2020 third quarter results
November 9, 2020 – GTAA response to Minister Marc Garneau’s statement on measures to protect Canadians from the impacts of COVID-19 on the air travel sector
November 3, 2020 – GTAA completes issue of Notes due May 3, 2028
September 30, 2020 – GTAA issues notification regarding changes to rates and charges
September 10, 2020 – Toronto Pearson first Canadian airport to achieve global Health Accreditation
August 18, 2020 - Toronto Pearson wins environment award for 60% reduction in Greenhouse Gas emissions
August 14, 2020 - Air Canada, WestJet, Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and Vancouver Airport Authority Jointly Comment on Transport Canada’s Flight Plan for Navigating COVID-19
August 13, 2020 – GTAA reports 2020 second quarter results
July 23, 2020 – GTAA announces successful completion of Consent Solicitation
July 14, 2020 – GTAA announces workforce reductions and restructuring due to COVID-19 impacts
July 6, 2020 – GTAA announces commencement of bondholder consent solicitation
June 23, 2020 – Toronto Pearson takes new steps to protect airport taxi and limo drivers, passengers
June 23, 2020 – Toronto Pearson launches Healthy Airport program featuring innovative partnership with BlueDot
June 12, 2020 – Toronto Pearson’s 2020 Runway Run cancelled
June 12, 2020 – A statement on equality by Deborah Flint, President and CEO, Greater Toronto Airports Authority
May 12, 2020 – GTAA reports 2020 first quarter results
May 5, 2020 – Toronto Pearson introduces the Pearson Airport Explorer’s Club, an online learning program for kids
April 4, 2020 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority Responds to the Impact of COVID-19
March 26, 2020 – GTAA reports 2019 results
March 24, 2020 – Off-airport ink spill in Spring Creek
March 9, 2020 – Toronto Pearson named Best Large Airport in North America for third year in a row
December 17, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and City of Mississauga create roadmap for future collaboration with historic agreement
November 29, 2019 – Toronto Pearson commits additional $40 million in support of Eglinton Crosstown connection to airport
November 27, 2019 – Toronto Pearson Welcomes Deborah Flint as New President and CEO
November 20, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and Deloitte release whitepaper on underemployment
November 15, 2019 – Howard Eng named CEO of The Year at 2019 Ontario Business Achievement Awards
November 12, 2019 – GTAA Reports 2019 third quarter results
October 28, 2019 – GTAA commends Government of Ontario on announcement to allow 24-hour service of beverage alcohol at the province’s airports
October 17, 2019 – GTAA Completes Issue of Notes Due
October 3, 2019 – Toronto Pearson releases results of Canada’s first airport workforce survey
September 25, 2019 – GTAA calls series 2016-1 medium term notes
September 21, 2019 – Toronto Pearson hosts 12th Annual Runway Run on one of the busiest runways in Canada
August 8, 2019 – GTAA Reports 2019 second quarter results: Continued strong commercial revenues at Toronto Pearson
July 25, 2019 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Unifor Reach Collective Bargaining Agreement
July 16, 2019 – Toronto Pearson is the first airport in Canada to offer innovative technology to improve accessibility for travellers with sight loss
July 15, 2019 – Toronto Pearson is here to help passengers travelling during the airport’s busiest summer on record
July 3, 2019 – Rogers Communications and Toronto Pearson announce multi-year partnership
June 28, 2019 – YYZ Live music series returns to Canada’s largest airport for a third consecutive year
June 26, 2019 – Toronto Pearson collaborates with government, industry to pilot paperless travel
June 19, 2019 – Toronto Pearson invests to help underemployed women graduates find meaningful employment in their fields
June 17, 2019 – Toronto Pearson Joins Region’s Airports at Paris Air Show
June 17, 2019 – Canadian airports launch fourth annual Safety Week
May 8, 2019 – GTAA reports 2019 first quarter results: Continued strong commercial revenues at Toronto Pearson
May 7, 2019 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority announces new Chair and Directors of the Board
April 29, 2019 – Toronto Pearson launches completely redesigned and accessible website
April 11, 2019 – 2019-2020 provincial budget statement
April 10, 2019 – GTAA applauds the Province of Ontario for prioritizing transit connectivity to Toronto Pearson and the Airport Employment Zone
April 10, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and ACCES Employment announce $100,000 partnership to connect hundreds of skilled newcomers to local employers
April 6, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and MABELLEarts Partner to enable pathways to meaningful employment with transformative $300,000 Investment
April 4, 2019 – Toronto Pearson undertakes world’s first airport partnership with Uber Eats for in-terminal food delivery
April 3, 2019 – GTAA completes issue of notes due April 3, 2029
March 22, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and Genesis give away luxury sedan to lucky winner of Cheers to the Holidays promotion
March 20, 2019 – GTAA reports 2018 results: Continued strong passenger growth, earnings and commercial revenues
March 19, 2019 – GTAA welcomes report from the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
March 6, 2019 – Toronto Pearson wins Best Large Airport in North America for second straight year
February 21, 2019 – Toronto Pearson Fire & Emergency Services honours Heart Month with over 250 new Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)
February 20, 2019 – Toronto Pearson and St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program bring therapy dogs to YYZ to enhance the passenger experience
January 31, 2019 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority statement regarding the Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s report on runway incursions at Toronto Pearson
January 8, 2019 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority announces 2020 retirement of President and CEO Howard Eng
December 20 2018 – Holiday travel tips from Toronto Pearson as Christmas crowds continue to grow
December 7 2018 – GTAA launches new Noise Management Forums to deliver its five-year Noise Management Action Plan
November 6 2018 – GTAA REPORTS 2018 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS: STRONG COMMERCIAL REVENUES, EARNINGS, AND PASSENGER GROWTH
September 27 2018 – NPower Canada and Toronto Pearson International Airport Launching Peel Region Youth into Technology Careers
September 22 2018 – Toronto Pearson’s 11th Annual Runway Run raises $100,000 in support of local community programs
September 13 2018 – Canadian airports launch third annual Safety Week
August 30 2018 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s Final Approach, Danville Terminal – a new aviation inspired park space in Mississauga – officially open
August 14 2018 – Toronto Pearson set to break busiest day of the year record
August 9 2018 – GTAA REPORTS 2018 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS: CONTINUED STRONG PASSENGER VOLUME GROWTH AT TORONTO PEARSON
August 9 2018 – GTAA and NAV CANADA release findings of public consultation on noise mitigation
June 26 2018 – Toronto Pearson prepares to welcome 10.4M passengers this summer
June 12 2018 – Ride Sharing Pilot Begins at Toronto Pearson
May 30 2018 – Emergency Exercise at Toronto Pearson
May 10 2018 – GTAA REPORTS 2018 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS: CONTINUED STRONG PASSENGER VOLUME GROWTH AT TORONTO PEARSON
April 23 2018 – Resurfacing begins on one of Toronto Pearson’s busiest runways
April 11 2018 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority and Metrolinx Announce Commitment to Work Together to Study Regional Transit and Passenger Centre Connections
March 29 2018 – GTAA COMPLETES ISSUE OF NOTES DUE JUNE 1, 2037
March 23 2018 – Toronto Pearson to connect 38,000 GTA youth to STEM curriculum through partnership with Scientists in School
March 21 2018 – GTAA reports 2017 results: Continued strong passenger and earnings growth
March 6 2018 – Toronto Pearson Named Best Large Airport in North America
February 7 2018 – GTAA CALLS SERIES 2009-1 MEDIUM TERM NOTES
February 6 2018 – GTAA awards contract for planning work on new regional transit centre at Toronto Pearson to HOK
January 5 2018 – Update on Incident at Toronto Pearson, Friday January 5, 2018
December 20 2017 – Toronto Pearson welcomes holiday travellers and provides travel tips
December 6 2017 – Toronto Pearson Launches New 5 Year Noise Management Action Plan
December 6 2017 – Toronto Pearson announces new carriers, routes for summer 2018
November 9 2017 – GTAA Reports 2017 Third Quarter Results: Continued Strong Passenger Growth
November 1 2017 – GTAA Announces Chief Financial Officer Appointment
October 25 2017 – Toronto Pearson Launches Innovative Technology to Support Accessibility for those with Cognitive Special Needs
October 12 2017 – Toronto Pearson’s Residents’ Reference Panel release final recommendations to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
October 2 2017 – Canada’s Airports Launch Safety Week
September 27 2017 – GTAA releases Noise Management Program Benchmarking and Best Practices report
September 18 2017 – GTAA Welcomes NAV CANADA's Toronto Airspace Review
February 7 2017 – GTAA to Unveil Future Pearson Transit Centre at Brampton Board of Trade Event
August 10 2017 – Transportation Safety Board’s Safety Investigation
August 9 2017 – GTAA Reports 2017 Second Quarter Results
July 28 2017 – Oakville receives new Noise Monitoring Terminal from Greater Toronto Airports Authority
June 29 2017 – Toronto Pearson to welcome 9.8M passengers this summer
June 26 2017 – Toronto Pearson and Greyhound Bus Lines partner to enhance regional connectivity in Ontario
June 1 2017 – Emergency Exercise at Toronto Pearson
May 19 2017 – Toronto Pearson welcomes Ontario’s announcement to study feasibility of high speed rail on Windsor-Toronto corridor
May 16 2017 – Runway construction complete
May 12 2017 – Howard Eng recognized with International Ambassador Award
May 9 2017 – Toronto Pearson working with Southern Ontario Airport Network to meet growing air travel demand
May 3 2017 – GTAA Reports 2017 First Quarter Results
April 4 2017 – Minister Del Duca and Mayors signal support for regional transit centre at Toronto Pearson
March 23 2017 – Greater Toronto Airports Authority Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
March 22 2017 – GTAA reports 2016 results: 8.0 per cent passenger growth; strongest percentage growth in the past 10 years at Toronto Pearson
March 16 2017 – Toronto Pearson supports new Transport Canada safety rules for recreational drone use
March 10 2017 – Toronto Pearson travel tips help passengers celebrate the break