Minister flags concern over BC Ferries’ construction deal with Chinese shipyard

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. 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. Farnworth’s remarks come hours after…