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Carney Cuts Confederation Bridge Tolls and Eastern Canada Ferry Fares

Federal funding kicks in August to fulfill Carney’s pledge, reducing travel costs on key Atlantic crossings.

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People stand on the vehicle deck as others sit in their cars on the BC Ferries vessel Queen of Capilano as it arrives at Horseshoe Bay, B.C., after sailing from Bowen Island, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.
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Overview

  • Confederation Bridge toll for all vehicles will drop to $20 from $50.25 starting Aug. 1.
  • Fares for passengers, cars and commercial traffic on federally supported Eastern Canada ferry routes will be halved under new subsidies.
  • Marine Atlantic Inc. will receive funding to cut passenger and vehicle fares by 50% while freezing commercial freight rates.
  • British Columbia Premier David Eby criticizes the disparity in per-capita ferry subsidies between the Atlantic provinces and B.C.
  • Reported elimination of ferry fuel surcharges remains in dispute after government amendments to its announcement.