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Transport committee will study BC Ferries’ Chinese ship contract

  • On July 7, 2025, the Transport Committee of the House of Commons agreed without opposition to investigate BC Ferries' acquisition of four vessels from a Chinese-owned shipyard.
  • BC Ferries chose China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards after a five-year procurement process with no Canadian bids, and the deal was partly financed by a $1 billion federal loan.
  • Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland sent a letter on June 20 expressing dismay and urging mitigation of security risks, while Premier David Eby and Conservative MPs criticized the purchase amid a growing 'buy Canadian' movement.
  • The Canada Infrastructure Bank stated on June 26 that the new ferries 'wouldn't likely be purchased' without its $1 billion financing, highlighting the project's dependency on federal backing.
  • Hearings are scheduled within 30 days to call ministers and CEOs to testify, reflecting concerns about the purchase's economic, security, and political implications.
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Elbows out? Ottawa set to review BC Ferries Chinese shipbuilding contract

BC Ferries is under fire for choosing a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build 4 new ships.

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BIV News broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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