Ferry Petition for The Frontenac Howe Islander ferry

The Frontenac Howe Islander ferry services the Howe Island community on the St. Lawrence River east of Kingston Ontario.

The ferry is beyond its expected service life and is experiencing unacceptably increased downtimes due to a variety of mechanical issues. Most recently the capacity on the Howe Island County Ferry the Frontenac Howe Islander has been reduced from 15 cars to 10 cars in response to an order issued by Transport Canada, despite the fact that the ferry has operated at a 15-car capacity for the last 18 years.

We, the undersigned, consider the decision to reduce our ferry capacity by 1/3 to be arbitrary and unacceptable. We want the ferry capacity restored to 15 cars immediately. Failing that, we petition for a new ferry with a larger capacity.