Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the consultation feedback will play a “key role in guiding any future decisions.”

The federal government is starting public consultations on the fate of Toronto's island airport, which the province wants to expand to make room for jets.

Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said the consultation feedback will play a “key role in guiding any future decisions.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week that the federal government would hold consultations before making any decisions on the future of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.