For anyone who's ever trekked through Toronto’s largest airport thinking, this could be better, change is coming.
Officials gathered at Toronto Pearson today to announce the second phase of a multibillion-dollar revitalization plan to update and modernize the airport.
This $1.5 billion investment will target passenger common areas in Terminal 1 and 3, with a focus on upgrading aging infrastructure and increasing comfort.
The cash will go to improving gates, passenger processing areas and immigration facilities, including expanded terminal spaces, renovated lounges, expanded in-terminal charging stations, improved baggage processing, modernized check-in areas, and advanced security screening.
Officials said the construction will be delivered in stages, ensuring that the airport continues to operate “safely and efficiently” while minimizing disruptions for passengers and airlines.
"Toronto Pearson, one of Canada's most important national infrastructure assets, serves as a vital gateway connecting people, products, and businesses to the world," said Deborah Flint, YYZ’s president and CEO.
“We're elevating the travel experience so Toronto Pearson can continue its part in fuelling Canada's economy by welcoming more passenger growth and offering better customer experience."
The project, first launched in 2024, has been dubbed Pearson Long–term Investment in Facilities and Terminals or LIFT. The initial phase included a $3-billion investment in airside and baggage systems, including new airfield lighting control and management systems, new baggage carousels and greener energy infrastructure.
The decade-long project aims to increase YYZ’s capacity to 65 million passengers a year.
