VICTORIA — Federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is “dismayed” that BC Ferries has contracted a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels in the current geopolitical context that includes “unjustified” tariffs on Canada.

Freeland told B.C.'s transport minister she expects BC Ferries to inform her about measures it plans to take to 'mitigate any security risks'{ai:summary}Federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland expressed her dismay over BC Ferries' decision to contract a Chinese state-owned shipyard for building four new vessels. She highlighted concerns regarding the geopolitical context, particularly citing "unjustified" tariffs imposed on Canada. #foreignaffairs

Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about BC Ferries' contract with Chinese shipyard

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