In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian health authorities have urged Canadians to engage in social-distancing in public areas to prevent further transmission of the virus across communities. In response, the federal government has announced ...
The Canadian Ferry Association will be distributing important information on COVID-19 related issues to our members. We will be continuing to act as the sector’s link to Transport Canada in order to facilitate a strong and consistent flow of informatio ...
November 7 – Ottawa A lack of qualified seafarers is an issue that touches all corners of the marine sector – including passenger vessels across the country. Without qualified personnel, ferry vessels that are a vital part of the daily commute of many ...
SAINT JOHN, Wed. Sep. 18, 2019: Members of the Canadian Ferry Association (CFA), including ferry owners, operators and suppliers, met in Saint John over the last few days to talk best practices with a focus on Innovation in Customer Experience. Two day ...
The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) held its annual conference in Saint John, New Brunswick from September 15 to 17. The Saint John Conference broke new records: attendance, exhibitors and funds raised for a charitable cause. "This is undoubtedly the ...
The Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) recently participated in international meetings and discussions of relevance to the ferry sector. At first, CFA attended (April 27-May 5) a meeting of the Human Training Element and Watchkeeping Subcommittee of the ...
The establishment of the $695,000, five-year industrial research chair in the School of Maritime Studies was announced by Serge Buy, chief executive officer, Canadian Ferry Association, and Glenn Blackwood, vice-president, Memorial University (Marine I ...
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 ...