The federal transportation committee is investigating BC Ferries’ purchase of vessels from a Chinese shipyard. B.C. Premier David Eby calls for a deeper look into ferry funding nationwide, citing discrepancies between east and west coast subsidies. The House of Commons transport committee will review the BC Ferries deal. Eby questions the unequal treatment of ferry users and federal funding distribution. Federal Transport Minister Freeland expressed concern over federal funding for the ferry purchases.
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