ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in Canada‘It’s a good day’: P.E.I. MP breaks down the deal to reduce bridge, ferry fees1 hour agoDuration 6:011 hour agoNewsDuration 6:01The cost of crossing the Confederation Bridge and using the ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia are both going down Aug. 1 — a topic that’s been discussed for years, and one the prime minister made a reality Monday. CBC’s Sheehan Desjardins spoke with Malpeque MP Heath MacDonald to find out how it will all work, and what it will mean for Islanders. Related Stories P.E.I. premier says he is ’10 out of 10′ confident bridge, ferry tolls will be reduced Ottawa makes good on promise to cut Confederation Bridge tolls, ferry fares in Eastern Canada Carney slashes Marine Atlantic ferry rates by half for travel between N.L. and mainland Lower ferry rates spark excitement in Digby, Cape Breton Eby calls for ‘fair treatment’ for ferry users in B.C. after Ottawa cuts fares in Eastern CanadaMore from NewsVideo2:00Auto thefts down across Canada in 2025: report The National 8 minutes agoVideo2:03Louise Bridge will remain closed until September12 minutes agoVideo11:46Will ‘intense phase’ of negotiations lead to a Canada-U.S. trade deal? | Power & Politics19 minutes agoVideo5:34More than 200 candidates running against Poilievre in Alberta byelection16 minutes agoVideo2:35How to protect your pets from ticks this summer31 minutes agoTrending NowVideo6:30Toronto’s Summer McIntosh wins 1st worlds 400m gold medalJuly 27Video1:16#TheMoment two paddlers rescued a baby horse from a riverThe National July 25Video2:08Grizzly follows Calgary couple along popular trail in terrifying encounterJuly 21Video1:47#TheMoment Katy Perry was surprised by a fan from Medicine HatThe National 12 hours agoVideo7:22McIntosh wins world championship 200m IM gold, fellow Canadian Harvey takes bronze6 hours agonow
Its a good day: P.E.I. MP breaks down the deal to reduce bridge, ferry fees
