P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz says he has a verbal commitment from the federal government that there is positive news on the way regarding Confederation Bridge tolls and Northumberland ferries. Lantz issued a statement Friday night after a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and other premiers in Ottawa. Lantz is thanking the federal government for hearing his concerns and the concerns of all Islanders and committing to ending these barriers for PEI and its economy