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CBC
2 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
‘It's a good day': P.E.I. MP breaks down the deal to reduce bridge, ferry fees
The cost of crossing the Confederation Bridge and using the ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia are both going down Aug. 1 — a topic that's been discussed for years, and one the prime minister made a reality Monday. CBC's Sheehan Desjardins spoke with Malpeque MP Heath MacDonald to find out how it will all work, and what it will mean for Islanders.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
P.E.I. premier says he is '10 out of 10' confident bridge, ferry tolls will be reduced
Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz says after speaking with the prime minister during this week's Council of the Federation meetings that he is confident fares to cross the Confederation Bridge and use the Northumberland ferry service will be reduced soon. During the federal election campaign, Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to cut the bridge tolls by more than half and reduce the cost of ferry rates between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia by at least 50 per cent. So far, that hasn't happened. But after three days of meetings with his provincial counterparts and Carney wrapped up Wednesday, Lantz was asked how confident he is that the reductions would happen, on a scale one to 10. "I'm a 10 out of 10…. We're going to make this happen," he told CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin. "It's my number one priority for the remainder of the summer to get this over the line." As for a timeline, Lantz said he couldn't specify one because there is a lot of administrative and legal work that has to be done first. 'Bumpy road with the United States' Also on the premiers' agenda at the meetings in Huntsville, Ont., was the prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the United States by next month. Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened even higher tariffs on Canadian goods that flow south of the border — the new 35 per cent rate is expected to apply to goods that are currently tariffed at 25 per cent beginning Aug. 1. Carney has insisted that the Canadian government will only sign a new trade agreement if there is one worth signing. Lantz said from the conversations at the meeting, it appears the federal government will stand firm and continue negotiations until there is a fair solution. While he believes that will likely happen before the Aug. 1 deadline, Lantz said he recognizes that dealing with Trump can be challenging. "Whether we come to an agreement on Aug. 1 or not, I think the reality is we'll continue to negotiate or have some sort of bumpy road with the United States in terms of our trading relationship," Lantz said. The premier said the relationship between the two countries has changed fundamentally, and that change may outlast Trump's administration. Lantz said he has faith that Carney is working hard and has a strategy to deal with Trump. "It's a very difficult, complex subject, but they're working hard and I hope that we have some sort of resolution on Aug. 1 to give us some certainty going forward," he said. Lantz takes over as chair of the Council of the Federation on Aug. 1. The next summer meeting of the Canadian premiers will take place in P.E.I. from July 21-23, 2026.
CTV News
19-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Lowering Confederation Bridge toll at the top of P.E.I. Premier's list when meeting with Prime Minister
Prince Edward Island's Confederation Bridge is seen on May 31, 2022. (CTV Atlantic) Lowering the Confederation Bridge toll is at the top of Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz's list when he meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney next week. Lantz will travel to Ontario for the First Ministers' Meeting and Council of the Federation from July 21 to 23. 'First and foremost, I will be speaking directly with Prime Minister Carney and his team about the immediate need to follow through on their promise to lower the tolls on the Confederation Bridge to $20 and reduce the Wood Islands Ferry tolls by half,' he said in a news release Friday. Carney said he would lower the tolls during his election campaign in April. Currently, the Confederation Bridge toll is $50.25. Lantz said he also intends to bring up recent issues with the new MV Northumberland and will ask that Transport Canada officials 'monitor the situation closely.' 'It is imperative that we have a consistent, two-vessel ferry service throughout the season to support our economy and maintain confidence in our transportation infrastructure,' said Lantz. The meetings bring together all of Canada's premiers from each of the 13 provinces and territories. 'It enables Premiers to work collaboratively, form closer ties, foster constructive relationships among governments, and show leadership on important issues that matter to Canadians,' reads a news release from the Council of the Federation. Lantz said he also hopes to work with his colleagues to continue to break down internal trade barriers, explore new trading partnerships and increase labour mobility throughout the country. 'With ongoing uncertainty in our trade relationship with the United States, it is more important than ever that we strengthen our domestic economic ties and work together to explore new markets for our products and services around the world,' said Lantz. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Arab News
18-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan mulls routes as it eyes new ferry service between Gwadar and Gulf region
KARACHI: Pakistan has been mulling routes for a ferry service it plans to launch to connect its southwestern Gwadar port with the Gulf region, the country's maritime affairs ministry said on Friday. The statement came after a meeting presided over by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry to review matters relating to the proposed ferry service. Officials at the meeting reviewed technical and financial aspects of ferry operations, according to the ministry. Five privately-owned firms submitted their proposals, showing growing interest of the private sector. 'The ferry service will promote regional connectivity and trade,' Chaudhry was quoted as saying by his ministry. 'It is expected to ease movement of passengers and goods from Gulf countries.' Gwadar, situated along the Arabian Sea, lies at the heart of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), under which Beijing has funneled tens of billions of dollars into massive transport, energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan. Pakistani officials say the geostrategic location of the southwestern Pakistani coastal town in the Balochistan province offers the shortest trade route to the Gulf and landlocked Central Asian states, highlighted its potential as a regional transshipment hub. During the meeting, Chaudhry telephoned Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti and discussed provincial cooperation with him, according to the maritime affairs ministry. Bugti assured his full cooperation for the project. 'The ferry service will highlight Gwadar on the international maritime map,' Chaudhry added. The development comes amid Pakistan's efforts to capitalize on its geostrategic location to boost transit trade as it slowly recovers from a macroeconomic crisis under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program. The country also plans to cut container dwell time at its seaports by up to 70 percent to improve trade competitiveness and ease congestion, while it last month reduced port charges for exporters by 50 percent at the second largest Port Qasim.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- BBC News
Hamble Ferry: Tributes to Ray Sedgwick who has died aged 88
Tributes have been paid to a ferryman who steered passenger boats across a Hampshire river for more than 60 Sedgwick, who has died aged 88, had an "encyclopaedic knowledge" of the River Hamble, Hamble Parish Council distinctive pink ferry boats cross between Hamble and Warsash, carrying commuters, holiday-makers, cyclists and ramblers across a quarter-mile stretch of the River councillor Ian Underdown said Mr Sedgwick had "served the community exceedingly well over the years". The ferry service across the River Hamble is thought to have been running since at least Sedgwick completed his apprenticeship as a toolmaker at a local aircraft factory before becoming the full-time ferryman in 1958 when he was 21. It meant early morning starts to take workers to nearby factories and home again at the end of each was known for running the ferry in all weathers, with his only day off during the year being Christmas Mr Sedgwick retired in 2001, he continued to work on the ferry and helped out at weekends until the age of was credited with increasing the numbers of ramblers, cyclists, yachtsmen and other visitors. Passengers and residents shared their memories on the parish council's Facebook page. "He always waved back to my son when he was obsessed with the pink ferry as a toddler," recalled one user."Used to love getting on the ferry as a child and saying hello," posted Underdown described Mr Sedgwick as a "well-known and much valued Hamble character" "He helped many local youngsters with their boating activities some of whom became successful in the marine industry," he said."Ray had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the river, its characters and yachts." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
