Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland has been summoned to testify before a committee regarding the controversy surrounding BC Ferries’ purchase of new vessels from a Chinese shipyard. The House of Commons transport committee unanimously approved the motion after emails raised concerns about national security and Canadian job protection. The Canada Infrastructure Bank provided a significant loan for the purchase, sparking debate over the decision to buy from a state-owned shipyard. The committee’s motion includes calls for further discussions involving Freeland, other officials, and representatives from Canadian shipyards.
