P.E.I. to end bridge and ferry tolls soon

P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz announced that he received a verbal commitment from the federal government regarding tolls on the Confederation Bridge and rates for Northumberland Ferries. He said Islanders can expect "positive news" soon. Lantz made this announcement after a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other premiers in Ottawa. He expressed gratitude to the federal government for acknowledging the concerns of Prince Edward Islanders about the tolls. The government in P.E.I. has long argued that charging fees for using the bridge and ferries is unfair. They consider the Confederation Bridge as part of the TransCanada Highway, which connects the province to the mainland. Currently, the round-trip toll for a standard vehicle crossing the Confederation Bridge is $50.25. The ferry service charges $86 for passenger vehicles up to 20 feet in length. After the meeting, Carney stated that they have agreed to work on a national trade strategy aimed at facilitating trade between provinces and territories by Canada Day. Liberal MP for Malpeque, Heath MacDonald, also shared his enthusiasm on social media, saying that changes regarding the Confederation Bridge would be announced soon.