This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Article contentOn Friday, federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon said the federal government would not support the expansion of the Billy Bishop airport in Toronto. “We will always work collaboratively with our partners in studying the region’s connectivity needs and protecting the interests of local residents,” he wrote. The Ontario government pledged to continue the airport expansion, but the federal government’s decision could strain relations between the two governments.