11 | NORTH YORK MIRROR | Thursday, October 10, 2013
MYTH: THE AIRPORT DOESN’T ADD MUCH VALUE TO THE CITY. FACT: WE CONTRIBUTE
1.9
$
BILLION TO THE ECONOMY ANNUALLY.
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1,900,000,000 loonies would make a stack equal to 8,289 CN Towers.
5,700 jobs. $1.9B in annual economic output. 1
While the popularity of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has taken off in recent years, the most exciting growth has been in our economic impact. We’re proud of the role that we play as city builder, contributing to the growth of trade and tourism for Toronto.
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) Economic Impact Study, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc., October 25, 2012