The planned construction of a Pickering Airport, between Oshawa and Toronto, raised questions about the future of the Oshawa airport. In 2018 the Mayor of nearby Pickering made the construction of a new modern jet airport in Pickering a key part of his platform, winning a landslide victory. Local media continues to report that there remains strong opposition to the construction of the Pickering Airport by some residents. This project was initiated in 1972, then placed on hold in 1975. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is not related to Oshawa Airport in any way and as of 2011 has no further role in Pickering Airports development.