It’s time for fair ferry funding across Canada
We’ve sent letters to Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for long-overdue federal investment in B.C.’s ferry system.
We believe British Columbians deserve equal treatment. Ferries are not a luxury. They are essential public infrastructure.
Quick facts: Federal transportation funding
| Recipient | Operating Funds | Capital Funds | Total Grants | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIA Rail | $381.8 million | $184.7 million | $566.5 million | 2023 |
| Marine Atlantic | $128.5 million | $63.5 million | $192 million | 2023–24 |
| BC Ferries | $35.6 million | N/A | $35.6 million | 2024 |
*Note: In 2023, BC Ferries also received a $75 million repayable loan.
We’ve asked the federal government to:
- Establish permanent, equitable ferry funding indexed to inflation and ridership
- Prioritize Canadian shipbuilding and good union jobs
Read our letters here:
👉 Letter to Prime Minister Carney
👉 Letter to B.C. Transportation Minister
