Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you, Minister and officials, for being here today.
Minister, I want to focus on the issues of transportation pertaining to Newfoundland and Labrador, of course, which is predominantly done by flights or ferry service.
Marine Atlantic provides an important constitutionally mandated ferry service to the citizens of my province. Recently we have been faced with challenges in terms of rates set by Marine Atlantic and cost recovery rates, which some believe are too high. Many residents are concerned about the affordability of this crucially important ferry service to my province.
Could you comment on the process undertaken to ensure the affordability of the constitutionally mandated service that we have?