Unions press province to build future ferries locally

infrastructure · August 31, 2026 · British Columbia

B.C. union leaders are urging the province to guarantee contracts for locally built future ferries, saying this is needed for shipyards to invest in capacity. The issue could affect future ferry procurement and service serving island communities.

Sources

• “Union leaders say guarantee of contracts is needed for shipyards to invest in capacity” — Comox Valley Record (Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:56:02 +0000)

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