TORONTO, Sept. 24,
2024 /CNW/ - On Friday,
September 27, 2024 at 9:45 am
EST, officials from the Government of Canada, the Government of the United States, and Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) will announce plans to expand
United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance to
Billy Bishop Airport, ushering in a new era of connectivity and
convenience from the heart of downtown Toronto.
WHAT:
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Government officials
from both sides of the border and executives from Billy Bishop
Toronto City Airport will speak to their commitment to bringing
U.S. CBP Preclearance to the airport.
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WHO:
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The Honourable Anita
Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of
Transport
David L. Cohen, U.S. Ambassador to Canada
Robert Silvers, Under Secretary, Office of Policy, U.S. Department
of Homeland Security
RJ Steenstra, President and CEO, PortsToronto
Neil Pakey, President and CEO, Nieuport Aviation
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WHEN:
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Friday, September 27,
2024 at 9:45 am (EDT)
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WHERE:
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Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport, 2 Eireann Quay, Toronto, ON
Arrivals level of passenger terminal
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RSVP:
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Media are asked to RSVP
by 7:00 am (EDT), Friday, September 27, 2024
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Satellite trucks/camera operators may park in the lot on Stadium
Road at no cost. Please coordinate with Ryan White at ryan.white@nieuport.com or at
437-233-7917 to have your parking ticket validated before
departure.
About Billy Bishop Toronto City
Airport (YTZ)
Offering service to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S., with connection
opportunities to more than 100 international destinations via our
airlines' networks, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is an
important international gateway that will deliver a US Preclearance
facility in late 2025. The airport is a key driver to Toronto's economy, generating more than
$2.1 billion in total economic output
and supporting 4,450 jobs, including 2,080 directly associated with
the airport's operations. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has
served its community for 85 years from its iconic location on the
Toronto waterfront, where it
facilitates healthcare for Ontarians by providing a base for
medevac services connected to local hospitals. Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport is committed to achieving its vision of cleaner,
greener and quieter operations, and is renowned for its unique
travel experience, efficiency, and customer service, having won a
host of passenger-driven and environmental achievement awards.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is owned and operated by
PortsToronto. To learn more, visit www.billybishopairport.com.
About Nieuport Aviation
Nieuport Aviation is the owner and operator of the passenger
terminal at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Backed by Canadian
and international pension funds and supported by significant
international expertise in managing aviation operations, we are
committed to world-class customer service for the millions of
customers using the airport. In addition to managing the passenger
terminal, Nieuport Aviation offers passengers a free bus shuttle
service between the airport and downtown Toronto, helping to provide a seamless travel
experience. For more information, please visit www.nieuport.com.
Since acquiring the airport terminal, Nieuport has invested
$60 million in upgrades, recently
opening the Aspire Business Lounge for Canadian travellers.
Nieuport is further investing in the development of the U.S.
Customs and Border Protection Preclearance facility, to be
delivered in 2025. For more information, please
visit www.nieuport.com.
About PortsToronto
For more than 100 years PortsToronto has worked with its
partners at the federal, provincial and municipal levels to enhance
the economic growth of the City of
Toronto and the Greater Toronto
Area. PortsToronto owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto
City Airport, which welcomed two million passengers in 2023; the
Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada's largest freshwater marinas; and the
marine Port of Toronto that
includes businesses in a variety of sectors including marine
shipping, cargo services, media production and passenger cruises.
PortsToronto is committed to fostering strong, healthy and
sustainable communities and has invested more than $28 million since 2009 in charitable initiatives
and environmental programs that benefit communities along
Toronto's waterfront and beyond.
PortsToronto operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act and
is guided by a board with representation from all three levels of
government. For more information, please visit:
https://www.portstoronto.com/home.aspx
SOURCE Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport