The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday edition that 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. A Canadian Press dispatch to The Globe says Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government recently passed legislation to take over the City of Toronto's spot in a tripartite agreement that governs the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. That agreement is now between the province, the federal government and the Toronto Port Authority, which is a federal agency. Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he had not formed an opinion on Mr. Ford's plan to expand the airport, promising broad consultations on the proposal. Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon and other Toronto Liberal MPs have been non-committal publicly. Transport Canada has now opened up public consultations on the airport's future, saying all Canadians are welcome to participate online or by mail by July 24. The department says it is seeking feedback on issues such as noise, environmental and economic considerations, and quality of life in nearby communities. Transport Canada says it will publish a report on the public's comments.