Toronto Pearson has held its second annual Airport Workers Day – a day dedicated to recognising people across the airport community whose work is essential to delivering an exceptional travel experience, keeping Canada connected and powering the economy.
Co-ordinated nationally by the Canadian Airports Council, Airport Workers Day is also an important opportunity to recognise the invaluable contributions of the 52,000-plus people who make up the Toronto Pearson community.
Toronto Pearson celebrates second annual Airport Workers Day (CNW Group/Toronto Pearson).
Toronto Pearson is more than a gateway for travel – it’s an economic powerhouse for all of Canada. The airport supports more than 133,000 jobs across the country, contributes $C19.6 billion to GDP and anchors the Pearson Economic Zone, where 1 in 7 Toronto-region workers are employed.
The celebration took place at the airport on Wednesday, and included remarks from Toronto Pearson president and CEO, Deborah Flint, as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford, and other elected officials.
“Airport Workers Day celebrates the dedication of the people who keep Toronto Pearson – and airports across Canada – moving,” enthused Deborah Flint.
“In hot summer or cold winters, day and night, airport workers are essential to delivering a safe travel experience. Airport workers stimulate the economy and work to bring joy to travel for each and every passenger. The airport workers at Toronto Pearson are simply incredible.”
Airport Security Specialist Water Fasan received the Canadian Airports Award for Outstanding Service. (CNW Group/Toronto Pearson).
While Premier, Doug Ford, noted: “I want to thank the thousands of Ontario workers who help keep Toronto Pearson, Canada’s busiest airport and an economic engine for Ontario’s economy, running smoothly.
“Our government will always have your backs, including in the face of tariffs and economic uncertainty. That’s why I was so pleased to announce C$2 million in support of Pearson Works which will help train 450 airport workers through our $2.5 billion Skills Development Fund.
“Once again, to all the workers here at Toronto Pearson: Thank you for all that you do to support and protect Ontario!”
