Toronto Pearson Celebrates Aviation’s Backbone on Monumental First Airport Workers Day – Travel And Tour World

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Toronto Pearson is thrilled to celebrate the first-ever Airport Workers Day, a special occasion dedicated to recognizing and honoring the individuals who are the backbone of Canada’s aviation sector. These workers are essential in providing passengers with an exceptional travel experience, keeping the nation connected, and ensuring the prosperity of our economy.

With projections suggesting that over 150 million passengers will pass through Canada’s airports this year, Airport Workers Day provides a meaningful opportunity to recognize the invaluable contributions of the more than 50,000 individuals in the Toronto Pearson community. Their daily efforts are instrumental in shaping 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 mark this special day, Toronto Pearson has introduced the “Make Pearson Possible” campaign. This initiative showcases the vital roles within the aviation ecosystem and shares unique stories from real employees, emphasizing the importance of their contributions. Airport workers are essential to maintaining the functionality of Canada’s aviation system, and Airport Workers Day offers a chance to express sincere gratitude for their dedication and commitment.