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Toronto Pearson Advances Next Phase of Pearson LIFT with Canadian-Led Delivery Partners
Toronto Pearson is advancing Pearson LIFT with the selection of delivery partners for the Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 (T1/T3) Revitalization Program.
As one of Pearson LIFT’s three major programs, the T1/T3 Revitalization Program will modernize critical terminal infrastructure, increase passenger capacity, improve operational reliability and create a more seamless, modern and connected travel experience.
Toronto Pearson has awarded:
- A design services contract to NORR-DIALOG, a Canadian-led joint venture comprised of two Ontario-incorporated firms: DIALOG Ontario Inc. and NORR Architects & Engineers Limited.
- A construction manager at risk (CMAR) contract to PCL Constructors Canada Inc., a privately-owned Canadian company established in Alberta with extensive experience delivering complex infrastructure projects in active operational environments.
Together, these partners will support the planning, design and delivery of improvements that will transform the passenger journey while preparing Toronto Pearson to meet future demand.
Once complete, passengers will benefit from renewed critical utility and mechanical systems—enhanced capacity and accessibility, with enhanced terminal spaces including improved amenities and modernized processing areas and new technologies, delivered through phased construction.
The selection of these partners reinforces Toronto Pearson's commitment to Canadian expertise, firms, talent and supply chains while ensuring the scale and experience required to deliver a project of this complexity.
Given the complexity of delivering major renovations within active terminals operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Toronto Pearson has adopted a collaborative designer + CMAR delivery model that brings design and construction expertise together early in the process. This approach supports stronger planning, improved delivery certainty and phased construction that minimizes impacts on passengers, airline partners and day-to-day airport operations.
Over the coming months, work will focus on onboarding these partners, advancing detailed design and project definition and continuing coordination with airlines, government agencies and airport stakeholders as Toronto Pearson advances the next phase of Pearson LIFT.
Leadership update: Bill Fullerton appointed as Chief Infrastructure Officer of Toronto Pearson, leading Pearson LIFT
Toronto Pearson has appointed Bill Fullerton as its new Chief Infrastructure Officer (CIO), starting Monday, January 12th.
Bill's global airport experience—spanning more than 30 years in infrastructure development and various development and investment models—positions him well to lead Pearson LIFT forward. Having led multiple airport programs across several regions with Fraport AG, one of the leading players in the global airport business, Bill most recently led the expansion program at Lima Airport, an ambitious, active aviation project in Latin America that included a new terminal, a second runway, and an airport city designed to boost connectivity across the continent.
His global perspective, leadership and experience will be instrumental to the Pearson LIFT program, building on the momentum in 2025 and driving delivery in 2026.
Project update: Toronto Pearson launches procurement for Gateway
Toronto Pearson continues to build momentum for Pearson LIFT - Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals, launching the competitive procurement phase for Gateway program while advancing the procurement for T1/T3 Revitalization program. Once these competitive selection processes are complete, design and delivery partners will be confirmed for all three major Pearson LIFT programs.
Gateway is our terminal expansion program, adding net new terminal space designed to accommodate an additional 15 million passengers annually and provide a world-class passenger experience.
Gateway requires two separate delivery teams for the two distinct scopes that form the program. The RFQ can be found on MERX. Toronto Pearson is committed to maintaining a fair, robust and inclusive procurement process in delivering Pearson LIFT.
The Gateway RFQ marks the next chapter in Toronto Pearson’s transformation. With Pearson LIFT, we’re building the airport of the future, one that’s powered by innovation, built for efficiency, and designed to grow with Canada’s needs. This investment will generate jobs, empower local businesses, and strengthen our position as a global gateway for decades to come.
Project update: Toronto Pearson advances Pearson LIFT: Launches procurement for T1/T3 Revitalization; awards first major contract
Toronto Pearson continues to advance its plans for Pearson LIFT - Long-term Investment in Facilities and Terminals, launching a competitive selection process for the T1/T3 Revitalization program and selecting Pearson Accelerator Construction Team (PACT) to lead the planning, design and construction of the Accelerator program, delivering vital upgrades and revitalization of airport assets.
PACT brings together Canadian led or founded businesses combined with global airport expertise and an extensive employee and operational footprint across Canada. PACT is a general partnership comprised of Kenaidan Contracting Ltd., Alberici Constructors Ltd., Amico Major Projects Inc. and Obayashi Canada Ltd., with decades of experience across 170 airport projects.
PACT will be supported by a design joint venture of Egis and Mott MacDonald with key supporting expertise drawn from WW+P Architects, WSP Canada, and Woods Bagot.
The Accelerator program will be delivered through a Progressive-Design-Build (PDB) model, proven to enhance early and ongoing collaboration, flexible decision-making and cost control.
“These two major milestones are advancements of Pearson LIFT, investing in vital Canadian infrastructure to position Toronto Pearson to compete well into the future. Reinforcing Canada’s global connectivity is critical to strengthening supply chains and growing Canadian innovation, business, and jobs,” said Deborah Flint, President & CEO, Toronto Pearson.
Pearson LIFT is poised to create thousands of jobs, support local businesses and supply chains, drive innovation and deliver wide-ranging benefits to Canada's aviation sector and beyond.
Toronto Pearson is committed to maintaining a fair, robust and inclusive procurement process in delivering Pearson LIFT. All active opportunities related to Pearson LIFT can be found on MERX.