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Author: Ian Bailey
Publication Date: August 1, 2025 - 22:19
Infrastructure bank CEO defends $1-billion loan to BC Ferries for Chinese boats
August 1, 2025
The chief executive of Canada Infrastructure Bank is defending a $1-billion loan to help BC Ferries buy four new ships from China, saying it will lead to improved service for ferry users.
Ehren Cory provided the perspective Friday during an appearance before the House of Commons transport and infrastructure committee, which was gathered to address the controversy over BC Ferries not buying the vessels from Canadian shipyards.
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who attended Sunday's parade, says it was "deeply regrettable" that the group of activists chose to block the event.
August 24, 2025 - 17:47 | Amy Judd | Global News - Canada
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who attended Sunday's parade, says it was "deeply regrettable" that the group of activists chose to block the event.
August 24, 2025 - 17:47 | Amy Judd | Global News - Ottawa
Ottawa’s annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters. A group called Queers for Palestine - Ottawa had organized a rally to coincide with the Pride parade.
August 24, 2025 - 17:31 | | The Globe and Mail
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