Canada to Cut Confederation Bridge Toll to $20 Starting Friday

The Canadian government has announced a significant reduction in tolls on the Confederation Bridge, which connects Prince Edward Island to the mainland, from $50.25 to $20 starting August 1. Tolls on ferry routes between PEI and Nova Scotia will also decrease by 50%. The move aims to make transportation more affordable across Atlantic Canada, particularly in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods. The change is expected to save millions of dollars for Canadians and businesses, boosting travel and trade between provinces.

The Canadian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, has announced significant reductions in tolls and ferry fares across Atlantic Canada. Effective August 1, 2025, the government will cut the toll on the Confederation Bridge from over $50 to $20, and ferry fares will decrease by 50% for passengers, vehicles, and commercial traffic on federally supported routes [1].

The Confederation Bridge, a federally owned asset, connects Prince Edward Island to the mainland and handles approximately 90-95% of the passenger and commercial traffic to and from the island [1]. The new toll reduction will save millions of dollars for Canadians and businesses, boosting travel and trade between provinces. The current toll for a 2-axle vehicle is $50.25, and the new toll will be $20 [1].

In addition to the Confederation Bridge, ferry fares between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia will also decrease by 50% [1]. Marine Atlantic Inc., which operates the only constitutionally required ferry service in Canada, will see a 50% reduction in fares for passengers and passenger vehicles on both routes, with commercial freight rates frozen [1].

These changes are part of the government's broader strategy to reduce the cost of transportation, housing, and everyday expenses, and to connect Canada's economy through major, nation-building infrastructure [1]. The goal is to lower costs, improve mobility between provinces, and drive long-term economic growth for Canadians.

The reductions in tolls and ferry fares aim to make transportation more affordable, particularly in response to US tariffs on Canadian goods [1]. The government hopes that these cost savings will encourage more travel and trade between provinces, supporting business growth and strengthening cultural ties between Canada's provinces and territories.

Reference List:
[1] https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2025/07/28/canadas-new-government-cuts-transportation-costs-atlantic-canada
[2] https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/canada-s-new-government-cuts-transportation-costs-in-atlantic-canada-854447654.html