CP NewsAlert: Minister flags concern over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard

  • Canadian Press

The BC Ferries vessel Spirit of Vancouver Island passes between Mayne Island and Galiano Island while travelling from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen, B.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

British Columbia's transport minister says he has raised concerns with BC Ferries about its decision to have a Chinese shipyard build four new ferries for its passenger fleet, amid an ongoing trade conflict between Canada and China.

Mike Farnworth says he's worried about procuring services from "any country that is actively harming Canada's economy" with tariffs and protectionism.

More coming.