Premier Eby says deal to hire Chinese shipyard not “preferred” but will not interfere

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he shares the concerns of union leaders who have criticized BC Ferries’ decision to build four large ferries in China. VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby says he shares the concerns of union leaders who have criticized BC Ferries’ decision to build four large ferries in China. But Eby says he will not interfere with the company’s decision to contract a Chinese shipyard owned by the Communist government to build four new ferries, calling the vessels “urgently needed” despite the deal not being his “preferred outcome.” The decision by BC Ferries, a company…