The Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) concluded its Spring 2019 meeting. CFA participated in some of the committees, including: Marine personnel; Vessel construction and equipment regulations; Navigation and operation standing committee; Marine s ...
The federal government created a Marine Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC). The intent is to facilitate dialogue surrounding the opportunities and challenges facing the Canadian Marine Industry. Federal participants include Public Services and Procure ...
The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA)'s CEO, Serge Buy, made a presentation to the Senate of Canada Standing Committee on Energy, Environment and Natural Resources in relation to Bill C-69. Information provided by Transport Canada would have cable ferri ...
The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) is pleased with measures announced in the 2019 Budget. Support for Eastern ferries on routes where the federal government has a constitutional and historical responsibility has been strengthened. Indeed, the federa ...
The Board of the Canadian Ferry Association meets in Ottawa February 4-6, 2019. Key on the Board's agenda is to finalize a strategic plan, meet with key federal stakeholders and plan activities for the following year.
The Canadian Ferry Association defined its priorities for 2019 to 2021. Priorities are: Environmental sustainability & conservation Human resources Innovation Public affairs CFA recognizes that its priorities and that of its members are intrinsica ...
The National Trade Corridors Fund will begin a call for proposals on January 15, 2019. The federal government intends to focus on projects that will improve the transportation system as it relates to exports capacity. The intend is to support Canada's ...
The Canadian Ferry Association concluded its second innovation mission in Europe. The successful visit included, amongst other things, discussions on alternative fuels, automation, big data and regulatory issues. CFA wishes to thank the organizations a ...
The Canadian Ferry Association signed a Conservation Agreement with Transport Canada regarding the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SKRW), a species that is on the brink of extinction. Ferry operators have taken concrete steps to support conservation ...