His case for expanding the Billy Bishop airport was never compelling, and construction jobs are a lousy justification to build anything.

The premier has been effusive in his praise for the prime minister, despite leading rival parties. But Carney has killed a key Ford plan.

His case for expanding the Billy Bishop airport was never compelling, and construction jobs are a lousy justification to build anything.

They had an informal deal to support each other’s megaprojects. Then, Carney did the political math and blocked the airport expansion.