Ottawa puts $7.3 million into Wood Islands ferry terminal infrastructure

Transport Canada says the federal money supports continued safe and reliable ferry service at the P.E.I. terminal while responding to environmental concerns raised locally.

Prince Edward Island

By Theo Grant Business & Data Published 23 October 2026, 14:31 UTC Updated 11:00 UTC 1 source 1 min read

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The Government of Canada is investing $7.3 million in new infrastructure at the Wood Islands ferry terminal in Prince Edward Island, Transport Canada said in an announcement dated Oct. 23. The department said the money supports the continued safe and reliable operation of the ferry link.¹

Transport Canada said reliable ferry service connects Prince Edward Island to markets and communities, strengthening the regional economy and supporting good-paying jobs. The department also said the investment responds to environmental concerns raised by the local community.¹

The announcement did not set out what the $7.3 million buys, how the work will be scheduled or which environmental concerns the department was addressing.¹

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