Chapter 1 · 1.1 Making Canada the best place to invest
Mobilising private investment to modernise Canada's airports
$42M net impact on the budgetary balance over five years, 2026-27 to 2030-31.
The cost line
| Line | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure | 9 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 42 |
… no change to existing funding or no fiscal implication · – a further extension will be considered later · 0* less than $0.5 million. Positive numbers cost the budget (spending or forgone revenue); negative numbers improve it.
What the budget says
“Figure 1.2 - The new operating concession model for Canada's largest airports To launch the first airport operating concession, Budget 2026 proposes to provide $37.6 million over three years, starting in 2026-27, to ensure a strong return for Canadians by completing due diligence, developing the concession framework, obtaining specialised commercial and legal advice, and completing …”
Budget 2026, p. 121 (PDF p. 131)
“Figure 1.3 - Investing in Canada's future Budget 2026 announces the government's intention to pursue additional measures-supported by concession proceeds-to improve the experience for travellers.”
Budget 2026, p. 122 (PDF p. 132)
“Budget 2026 also proposes to provide $4.3 million over four years, starting in 2026-27, to Transport Canada to develop a Traveller Biometrics Strategy.”
Budget 2026, p. 122 (PDF p. 132)
Amounts named in the text
Stated amounts can cover different periods, cash or accrual bases, previously announced money and loans. They are not additive with the cost line above.
- $37.6 million over three years, starting in 2026-27
- $4.3 million over four years, starting in 2026-27
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