Mr. Speaker, my answer was very clear, as have been my previous answers on this question: Federal government support goes only to operating costs; the federal government has no authority over BC Ferries. However, I want to object, in the strongest possible terms, to the insult to a premier of a Canadian province and a suggestion that a Canadian premier would act in the interests of China and not of Canada. All of our premiers are patriots, as are all members of this House.
In the House of Commons on June 18th, 2025. See this statement in context.