BC Ferries为四个新的混合渡轮选择一个中国造船厂,引发就业和经济辩论。 BC Ferries selects a Chinese shipyard for four new hybrid ferries, sparking job and economic debates.

BC Ferries选择了一家中国国有船厂,按照全球采购程序建造4个新的渡轮。 BC Ferries has chosen a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new ferries, following a global procurement process. 这些船只将装有柴油电池混合发动机,可以全电运作,减少排放,提高效率。 The vessels will feature diesel-battery hybrid engines and can operate on full electric power, reducing emissions and improving efficiency. 预计这项交易将创造17 200个工作年,向公元前22亿美元捐款。 The deal is expected to generate 17,200 job-years and contribute $2.2 billion to B.C. 美国的GDP. 's GDP. 但是,批评者认为,该省将合同授予中国,忽视了加拿大的造船厂和工人。 However, critics argue the province is neglecting Canadian shipyards and workers by awarding the contract to China.