A cannabis store and gambling opportunities are among the changes the Greater Toronto Airports Authority is reportedly considering at Pearson International Airport — via TheGrowthOp cannabisnews toronto torontopearson
was first to report that the GTAA has hired lobbyist Clare Michaels, an associate principal at Navigator Ltd. and a former member of Doug Ford’s staff, to talk to officials about gambling and cannabis retail possibilities at Pearson.at the Office of the Integrity Commissioner, Michaels plans to have “d
iscussions with the LCBO about expanded beverage alcohol services at YYZ. Discussions with AGCO and OCS about retail cannabis opportunities at the airport. Discussions with OLG about gaming opportunities at the airport.”Article content In response to the question, “What are you attempting to influence or accomplish as a result of your communications with Ontario public office holders?” Michaels wrote that she plans to have discussions with government officials “with regard to strengthening the transportation and public transit services to Toronto Pearson International Airport, and non-aviation sectors such as food and beverage and cannabis.
“As a private, not-for-profit, non-share capital corporation with revenues closely tied to passenger traffic, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority continues to look at options to diversify its revenue sources and provide a world-class passenger experience, competitive with other international airports,” the statement reportedly reads.Article content
Earlier this year, the Prince George Airport Authority made headlines after it was announced that Copilot, a retail cannabis brand, had applied for a business licence to operate in a non-secure area of the terminal with public access.the first cannabis retail store in an airport terminal worldwide“Copilot has been working with federal and provincial regulators throughout the licence application process and has met every required step to operate at YXS so far.
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