A Nova Scotia MLA is calling on the New Brunswick premier to rethink a proposed highway toll that would affect residents frequently traveling across the border.
The Nova Scotia MLA, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, has voiced concerns regarding the New Brunswick government's plan to introduce a toll for out-of-province vehicles on the Trans-Canada Highway starting in 2028. This toll, according to the New Brunswick government under Premier Susan Holt, is expected to generate an annual revenue of $10.4 million and is positioned as a measure to support local infrastructure needs.
Smith-McCrossin argues that the toll will impose an unfair financial burden on Cumberland County residents, who often travel to New Brunswick for work, shopping, and medical services. She emphasizes that this toll could disrupt the daily lives of many in her constituency, who rely on the Aulac corridor for their routine activities.
The introduction of the toll raises broader questions about the impact on cross-border travel and the implications for economic ties between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. As residents depend on the interconnectedness of these regions, the MLA's appeal to reconsider the toll underscores the necessity for cooperation and fairness in transportation policies that affect people's lives on both sides of the provincial border.
