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                                                                                       Office of the Official Opposition

Joyce disappointed with Marine Atlantic fare increases

Liberal Opposition Transportation and Works Critic Eddie Joyce stated today that the announced increase in Marine Atlantic fares will raise the cost of goods entering the province.

“These fare increases will no doubt raise the cost of goods coming to the province while also making it more expensive for people to travel to and from the Island,” said Joyce.  “Given the importance of Marine Atlantic to Newfoundland and Labrador families and businesses, I’m disappointed with these increases.”

Joyce stated that this is another blow to Newfoundland and Labrador tourism and would like to know what exactly the Dunderdale Government is doing to lobby the Federal Government on this issue.

“The province continually promotes our tourism industry yet it is becoming more expensive for tourists to get here,” said Joyce. “I urge the premier to make strong representation to the Federal Government to recognize the direct economic impact this has on the province.”

Joyce noted that he was surprised to hear that our federal minister, Peter Penashue, stated yesterday that he was unaware that these increases were happening.