Canadian Ferry Operators Association

Organizing meetings to ensure that the association is consulted in the development phase of legislative proposals, bills, regulations, policies and programs related to the ferry sector, especially in the fields of maritime security, environment, import duties and passenger safety. Lobby to ensure adequate facilities for ship repairs in Canada. Ensure tariffs are fair for the ferry sector. Advocate to have ferry sector included in present and future infrastructure funding programs. Advocate for the creation of research and innovation capacity on the marine transportation sector through either the creation of a Canada Research Chair position or a measure leading to a similar issue.