Send this page to someone via emailTransportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria is vowing to “push forward” on the expansion of Billy Bishop airport and chastised the federal government for giving into a “fringe group” of Toronto residents who opposed the province’s plans. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story. Story continues below advertisementWhile the Ford government appears to have been blindsided by the federal government’s decision, Sarkaria said the province isn’t willing to back down. “We’ve seen the federal government listen to a small fringe group in Toronto.” At the same time, Sarkaria said it continues to “urge the federal government to continue to consider the proposal.”