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Canadian Ferries Welcome Funding for Eastern Ferries, Call for More Investment
OTTAWA – July 16, 2014 – The Canadian Ferry Association CFA) welcomed today’s announcement of $58 million over 2 years to support ferries in Eastern Canada.
“We are happy to see the government reaffirming its commitment to Canada’s ferries. This is a step in the right direction,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFA. “We hope that this support continues through larger funding programs like the Building Canada Fund.”
This funding will help support ferry operations and assets for three interprovincial ferries:
“Many people in eastern Canada take ferries on a regular basis, making them a key component of regional infrastructure. They are a crucial part of Canada’s transportation system and deserve proper funding to keep them safe and efficient,” adds Mr. Buy.
Ferries are an integral part of Canada’s transportation system. Collectively, CFA’s members:
À propos de l'ACT
The Canadian Ferry Association is the national voice of ferries in Canada. Our members operate with the highest professional and operational standards and promote the safe operation of ferry services in Canada.
Visit www.cfoa.ca for more information. Follow us on Twitter @cdnferries.
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