Minister of Transport and Internal Trade Chrystia Freeland prepares to appear at the House of Commons transport committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Aug. 1, 2025. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
The federal government will host a summit next week in Hamilton, Ont., to discuss with stakeholders the constraints on building ferries domestically, as well as how to use Canadian steel and aluminum in ferry and rail projects.
Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland will host the Sept. 2 event, dubbed the “Made in Canada: Ferries and Rail Summit.” The summit will include the participation of key industry leaders and governments.
