Our Plans
Accelerator
Accelerator provides critical upgrades and revitalization of Pearson assets, aiming to improve on-time performance, advance sustainability and accommodate near-term passenger growth.
Explore AcceleratorT1/T3 Revitalization
Terminals 1 and 3 will be upgraded with modernized retail, amenities, parking facilities, security and screening areas creating a more connected passenger journey.
Explore T1/T3 RevitalizationGateway
The Gateway program will add new terminal space designed to accommodate additional passenger demand annually while providing a modern, world-class travel experience.
Explore GatewayBaggage Handling Systems
Pearson is upgrading baggage systems and technology across Terminals 1 and 3 to improve reliability, strengthen resilience and increase capacity for forecasted passenger demand.
Digitalization and Innovation
Pearson is investing in digital tools and technology that work behind the scenes to improve airport operations and support a more seamless, connected passenger journey.
What LIFT will deliver
Creating more connected journeys
Parking, security, gates, amenities, baggage: LIFT will improve and modernize the travel experience at Pearson.
Increased global competitiveness
Deepening Canada’s connections to global markets, LIFT will help the country to attract more business, build more trade routes, and elevate our economy.
Jobs locally and across Canada
Airport growth enabled by LIFT will support 16,000 additional airport jobs.*
Infrastructure built for growth
Pearson is projected to handle nearly half of all Canadian air passengers by 2034 — LIFT prepares us for this reality.
Growing local businesses
It’s estimated that businesses related to the airport and LIFT will spend over $10- billion dollars with Canadian suppliers.*
More flights and destinations
Today, Pearson links Canada to 200+ destinations worldwide. LIFT makes way for more airlines, more routes, and more choice.
*Based on analysis by Oxford Economics
Our long-term vision
LIFT is a major element of Pearson’s long-term planning, proactively preparing the airport for forecasted passenger demand through the 2030s and beyond. As Canada increasingly plays a bigger role on the global stage, Toronto Pearson is building the connections the country needs to compete and thrive.
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