The long proposed Newfoundland - Labrador fixed link, be it bridges or a tunnel, is very important for providing a reliable connection to the mainland for the residents of the Newfoundland.

But the mayor John Spencer  of  Port aux Basques on Newfoundland fiercely opposes it. He is even on the campaign trail to stop the fixed link, heading to Nova Scotia to rally opposition to the project. Spencer dubs the fixed link as the `tunnel going nowhere`, a term very often used by people opposing to tunnel projects.

The reason for all this is; Port aux Basques is the most important ferry port of Newfoundland. Most ferries from the port connect the city to Quebec's North Sydney. Mayor Spencer argues that, the proposed fixed link between the Newfoundland and Labrador will spell the death of his city. He is probably right, because the fixed link is planned between the Yankee Point in the north of the island to the Point Amour in mainland Labrador. Most motorists and the goods transport are likely to switch to the reliability of the fixed link, turning Port aux Basques in the west to a useless ferry town.

Mayor Spencer argues that, even if the tunnel is built, it will not be useful because the roads in that part of Quebec are insufficient. He thinks the politicians use this fixed link as an excuse to build 375km long new highways with the federal money.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/fixed-link-port-aux-basques-mayor-1.5425976