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Updated: Minister raises concerns over B.C. Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Mike Farnworth says he’s worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.
B.C.’s transportation minister has raised concerns with B.C. Ferries about its decision to have a Chinese shipyard build four new large ferries for its passenger fleet during a trade conflict between Canada and China.
The winning bidder on the contract announced Tuesday is Chinese state-owned China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards.
Mike Farnworth said in a statement he was worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs and protectionism.
“BC Ferries is an independent company responsible for its own operational decisions. While BC Ferries has made its decision to purchase new vessels offshore, I am disappointed more involvement from Canadian shipyards was not part of the contract,” he said.
Farnsworth’s office declined a request for an interview.
The minister’s remarks came hours after the announcement by BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez that the Chinese shipyard had been chosen to build its vessels, with the first expected to come into service in 2029 and the others following in six-month intervals.
Mike Farnworth is worried about procuring services from “any country that is actively harming Canada’s economy” with tariffs, protectionism
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