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Porter expansion discussions move to next stage

Porter has said that runway expansions would allow the airline to
increase its services, which have grown from 26,000 passengers in 2006
to 2.3 million passengers in 2013.

Councillors opposing the expansion plans say that this isn't the green light for Porter.

"It's not been approved. Jets have not been approved at this council meeting,” Coun. Adam Vaughan told reporters.

Leading up to the meeting, Mayor Rob Ford said he'd fight as hard as he can to get the vote through council.

"It's amazing for Toronto, stimulates our economy, creates jobs, brings
in millions of dollars and we should get on with it," Ford told CTV
Toronto on Tuesday.

Transport Canada and Port Authority need to conduct an environmental assessment, study noise and assess traffic concerns.

City council will debate the item next Tuesday.