TORONTO, June 26,
2024 /CNW/ - Toronto Pearson is proud to celebrate
the inaugural Airport Workers Day, a day dedicated to recognizing
and honouring the individuals who form the backbone of Canada's aviation sector. These workers play a
pivotal role in providing passengers the best travel experience,
keeping the nation connected and ensuring our economy thrives.
With projections indicating that over 150 million passengers
will pass through Canada's
airports this year alone, Airport Workers Day serves as a poignant
platform to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the more
than 50,000 people who work in the Toronto Pearson community and
the work they accomplish every day to build the airport of the
future.
Deborah Flint, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Toronto Pearson, shared, "On this first
Airport Workers Day, we celebrate the unwavering commitment of
airport workers across the country. From equipment operators to
security personnel to administrators, the roles within Toronto
Pearson and Canada's airports are
critical in delivering excellence for our passengers and
community."
"I thank all the airport workers at Toronto Pearson for the
amazing work you do year-round, keeping our country's busiest
airport running smoothly," said Premier Doug Ford. "Your hard work and dedication keep
families and friends connected and play a critical role in our
economy by supporting businesses, boosting tourism, and
facilitating international trade."
"It's so great to be at Toronto Pearson for the first-ever
Airport Workers Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible
individuals who keep our airports running smoothly, and move cargo
that ensures businesses across the country can run and contribute
to our economy," said The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of
Small Business. "The employees and airport workers at Toronto
Pearson are essential to making sure that people and goods can
travel safely inside and outside of our country, and are huge
contributors to the regional economy and the city so many
Mississaugans call home. Thank you for the work you do every single
day to support Canada's tourism,
trade and business sectors, and the overall health of our
economy."
To commemorate this day, Toronto Pearson has launched the "Make
Pearson Possible" campaign. This initiative highlights the
important jobs within the aviation ecosystem and shares unique
stories from actual employees, underscoring the significance of
their contributions. Airport workers are indispensable in keeping
Canada's aviation system
operational, and Airport Workers Day provides an opportunity to
express heartfelt appreciation for their dedication and
commitment.
About Toronto Pearson
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada's largest airport and a vital connector
of people, businesses and goods. We flew 45 million passengers to
195 destinations across Canada and
the globe in 2023, providing direct, daily service to over
two-thirds of the world's economies.
Pearson and its partners employ 50,000 people across the airport
and contribute $42 billion annually
to Ontario's economy as the
second-largest economic zone in Canada. To support our vision of putting the
joy back into travel, we are embarking on a journey to make Toronto
Pearson a global leader in airport performance, customer care and
sustainability.
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