In this uncertain global environment, we need to support good jobs here. That’s why we should be building ferries here at home, not overseas. But BC Ferries recently decided to build four new major vessels in China instead of in BC.

When we build ferries overseas, we depend on other countries and global supply chains for parts and repairs. That means delays and increased costs for people who depend on our ferries. This leaves passengers stranded.

When we build ferries here in BC, we are investing in ferries that we can fix and maintain here at home.

British Columbians deserve good jobs and ferries that work when they need them, not months of delays while they wait on parts to come from overseas.

BC shipbuilders are among the best in the world. They want to seize this generational opportunity to bring ferry construction home and rebuild an industry that has supported thousands of British Columbian families for decades.