Canada’s new government is bringing costs down and building one, strong Canadian economy. The government is focused on reducing the cost of transportation, housing, and everyday expenses, and in parallel, connecting Canada’s economy through major, nation-building infrastructure and breaking down internal trade barriers.
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced significant cost reductions for interprovincial transportation routes in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Québec. Effective August 1, 2025, Canada’s new government is:
Cutting Confederation Bridge tolls for all vehicles from over $50 to $20.
Cutting fares by 50% for passengers, vehicles, and commercial traffic on the Eastern Canada Ferry Services that are federally supported.
Funding Marine Atlantic Inc. to reduce its fares by 50% for passengers and passenger vehicles on both routes and freeze commercial freight rates.
These changes deliver on a core commitment of the Prime Minister’s to unite the Canadian economy and put more money back in Canadians’ pockets. These will help lower costs, improve mobility between provinces, and drive long-term economic growth for Canadians as we build the strongest economy in the G7.
“Canada’s new government is on a mission to bring down costs and build one, strong Canadian economy. By cutting tolls on the Confederation Bridge and fares on ferries in Atlantic Canada, Canadians and businesses will save millions of dollars. That means more travel and trade between provinces, a stronger, more united economy, and more prosperity and opportunity for Canadians.”
The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
“Internal trade barriers have held our country back for far too long. They’ve driven up the cost of doing business and created roadblocks for industry expansion nationwide. To build a strong, dynamic economy, affordable and accessible transportation is key. Cutting fares and tolls will allow people to move around more easily, boosting interprovincial travel and tourism, supporting business growth, and strengthening cultural ties between our provinces and territories.”
The Hon. Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
“The Confederation Bridge and a safe and reliable ferry service are more than transportation links – they’re our connection to the rest of the country. At a time when that has never been more important, our new government is reducing tolls to make life more affordable for Islanders, help get more of our goods to market, and keep our country strong and united.”
The Hon. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
“Fishing is central to our coastal economy. The sector sustains tens of thousands of jobs and contributes billions to Canada’s GDP annually. Cutting fares and tolls on key interprovincial transportation routes in Atlantic Canada will support the continued growth of this key industry for generations to come.”
The Hon. Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries