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Freeland called to testify again on BC Ferries’ deal after e-mails show Transport Canada received a heads up
Former Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland is recalled to clarify her knowledge of BC Ferries' $1 billion Canada Infrastructure Bank loan for purchasing Chinese-built ferries amid controversy.
- Following new emails, the Commons transport committee will ask Former Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland to testify again about BC Ferries' Chinese vessel deal, approved by the government.
- Earlier this year, emails from BC Ferries president Nicolas Jimenez reveal he gave a heads-up six weeks before the announcement and was `troubled` by Ms. Freeland’s public criticism, suggesting Transport Canada knew beforehand.
- BC Ferries announced in June it would buy four ferries from China Merchants Industry Weihai Shipyards, citing urgent need and no Canadian bids, while Davie Shipbuilding and Seaspan Shipyards criticized the process and noted Ottawa funds Marine Atlantic's use of the same shipyard with about $190-million.
- The motion orders public disclosure and schedules three further hearings featuring shipyards, experts, and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, after Liberal MPs debated and agreed to recall Freeland despite her Aug. 1 testimony.
- Ms. Freeland announced her resignation from cabinet but will remain a Liberal MP, while Premier David Eby called the federal support disparity `bizarre`.
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Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after emails suggested the ministry was given weeks of notice that BC Ferries was buying four
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Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyard
Freeland Recalled to Testify at Committee Amid Revelations of Transport’s Prior Notice of BC Ferries Loan
Former Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland will again appear before a parliamentary committee following a unanimous vote by its members, after new emails appear to reveal her department was aware weeks in advance that BC Ferries intended to use a $1 billion loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to help purchase four vessels from a Chinese state-owned shipyard. Emails reportedly exchanged in late April between BC Ferries president Nicol…
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