How Josh Matlow voted at council

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1. 2026.MM41.24NOTADOPT

   A Voice for Torontonians on Jet Island Airport Plan

   In March 2026, the provincial government announced its intention to introduce legislation to seize the City of Toronto’s land and other rights in the Toronto Island Billy Bishop Airport, in order to create a jet airport that could handle 10 million flights a year. Bill 110, Building Billy Bishop Airport Act, 2026 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on April 23. The exact plan for the jet airport is unclear, but current evidence suggests it could have transformative impacts on Toronto, many of them conflicting with city objectives and initiatives. The jet airport plan could mean, for example: multiplying the number of flights from the airport; worsening downtown and waterfront noise, traffic and congestion; turning all or part of Little Norway Park into a parking lot; closing all or part of Hanlan’s Point and its clothing optional beach; shutting the Hanlan’s Point ferry dock; increasing cancer rates for those living near the airport through toxic air pollution; increasing water pollution in the Toronto Harbour by reducing natural flushing; eliminating or reducing recreational boating in the Toronto Harbour due to runway construction, a larger marine exclusi…

   City Council · 2026-05-21 19:55 PM

   Adopt Item

   Josh Matlow's vote: Yes

   Majority required - MM41.24 - Adopt the item

   Motion result

   Lost

   Recorded tally

   9-16

   Source outcome