Mr. Speaker, BC Ferries just announced that it will purchase four new full-sized ferries from a Chinese state-owned company rather than from a proven Canadian shipbuilder, such as Seaspan in North Vancouver. The Liberals are set to hand over $30 million to BC Ferries, while BC Ferries hands over critical jobs and investment in industry to China.
Will the Liberals attach a common-sense condition of buying Canadian-built ships to BC Ferries in order to receive its $30-million subsidy?