Carney Slashes Confederation Bridge Tolls and Ferry Fares Across Atlantic Canada
So here’s some big news coming out of Atlantic Canada—especially for anyone who lives there, travels often, or relies on interprovincial transport. Prime Minister Mark Carney just made a major announcement that’s grabbing headlines: tolls on the Confederation Bridge are being dramatically reduced. And that’s not all—ferry fares across Eastern Canada are also being slashed.
This move fulfills a key campaign promise from the last federal election, one that focused on making life more affordable for Canadians—particularly in the Atlantic provinces where travel options can be limited and costly. As of August 1, the toll to cross the Confederation Bridge, which connects Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada, will drop from over $50 to just $20 for vehicles. That’s a pretty significant cut considering that bridge handles about 95% of all passenger and commercial traffic going in and out of P.E.I.
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But it doesn’t stop at the bridge. The government is also cutting ferry fares by 50% on several Eastern routes. That includes ferries between Wood Islands in P.E.I. and Caribou, Nova Scotia; between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia; and the route linking Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec to Souris, P.E.I. So whether you're traveling for business or heading out for a summer getaway, these savings will make a noticeable difference.
Marine Atlantic, the federal ferry service connecting Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, is also joining in. Passenger fares there will be halved too, and commercial freight rates will be frozen, which could help stabilize shipping costs for goods moving in and out of Newfoundland. That’s a big deal, considering Marine Atlantic carries about 65% of all cargo going to and from Newfoundland—including 90% of perishables like fruits, vegetables, and propane.
According to Carney, these changes are about more than just saving money at the toll booth or ferry terminal. He framed the cuts as a way to boost mobility, trade, and opportunity across Atlantic Canada. By lowering transportation costs, the federal government hopes to foster stronger economic connections and make interprovincial travel more accessible for everyday Canadians.
All in all, this is a major shift that’s expected to save both individuals and businesses millions of dollars. And for residents of the Atlantic provinces, it’s being seen as a long-awaited promise finally delivered.
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