Halifax Harbour Bridges

Halifax Harbour Bridges is the operating name of a Nova Scotia provincial agency legally named the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission responsible for operating, maintaining, and constructing bridges over Halifax Harbour between the Halifax Regional Municipality communities of Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. They also have authority over any bridges over the Northwest Arm, although no such bridge currently exists.The Commission reports to the Minister of Finance and the Nova Scotia Cabinet approves the Commission's financing. The Commission has nine board members. The Province can appoint five members, including the Chair and Vice-Chair; and the Halifax Regional Municipality appoints four Councillors. The Commission's toll rates are approved by The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.