Canadian urban business leaders push Ottawa to improve airport policies
MONTREAL — A coalition of business leaders in Canada’s eight largest cities is putting pressure on the federal government to reduce security screening times and cut travelling costs, saying such measures are needed to bolster the economy.
In its first political foray, the Canadian Global Cities Council is pushing to make airports more internationally competitive in order to attract more tourists, enhance economic activity and improve the travelling experience.
The group of Canada’s eight largest urban chambers of commerce unveiled a series of recommendations Thursday on security screening, border entry and visas, and transit connectivity.
“We want to make sure that Canada can be a global transit hub,” said Adam Legge, council chairman and president of Calgary’s Chamber of Commerce.