“The offices of Minister Garneau and Deputy Prime Minister Freeland have taken this issue seriously and we are pleased with the actions they have taken on behalf of ferry passengers, crews and the communities we serve,” said CFA’s CEO Serge Buy.

“They demonstrated a willingness to work with, and understand, the sector and we thank them for that.” CFA has been concerned that transportation measures previously announced focused solely on the airline and train sectors and excluded ferries, which also play a critical role in transporting Canadians and goods.

This has now been resolved thanks to the intervention of both Ministers. The measures, outlined in the government’s news release, recognize the uniqueness of the sector and the diversity of the regions it serves. The measures provide flexibility while not compromising health and safety.