6 h. ago ‘It can’t just be a competition on price’: Why Seaspan didn’t bid on BC Ferries contract

It comes as BC Ferries faces public pressure over its recent decision to award a multi-billion-dollar contract to build four new major vessels to a Chinese shipyard.

Economics

19 h. ago France fines Shein 40M euros over ‘deceptive’ sales practices

Paris (AFP) — France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact. The French competition and anti-fraud office said the investigation found Shein used “deceptive commercial practices towards consumers regarding… price reductions”, […]

Economics

1 week ago Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about BC Ferries’ contract with Chinese shipyard

Freeland told B.C.'s transport minister that she expects BC Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to 'mitigate any security risks'

Sport

2 w. ago Letters to the Sun: Awarding B.C. Ferries contract to Chinese company is short

Re: Criticism comes from all sides after B.C. Ferries awards contract to Chinese state-owned company From their perspective, B.C. Ferries found the best value by ordering ferries from China. They didn’t consider the value of taxes that would be returned to the government if the contract was awarded to a B.C. builder. They also don’t […]

Economics

2 w. ago Premier Eby says he will not ask B.C. Ferries to reconsider contract with Chinese state

The ferry provider announced last week it was giving a contract for four new ships to Weihai Shipyards, sparking concerns from province.

Other

2 w. ago Trades organization says Chinese contract for new ships ‘a stain on BC Ferries’

The BC Building Trades, which represents 45,000 unionized construction workers in the province, said it is 'deeply disappointed' to learn about the Crown corporation's decision.

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. Ferries contract plays to China's military aspirations, expert warns

B.C. Ferries has hired Weihai shipyards to build roll-on, roll-off ships. An expert says China's interest in such ferries is military

Events

3 w. ago Criticism comes from all sides after B.C. Ferries awards contract to Chinese state

B.C. Ferries says there were no domestic bids but politicians are concerned about procurement from a country with tariffs on Canada.

Other

3 w. ago Quebec government scraps gasoline floor price to boost competition

Quebec has kept its cap-and-trade carbon pricing system that adds about 10 cents to the price of a litre of gasoline, and currently has among the highest gas prices in Canada.

Politics

3 w. ago Competition Bureau sues DoorDash, accuses firm of misleading customers with fees

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog is suing DoorDash Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary for marketing its online delivery services at a lower price than what consumers actually wind up paying. The Competition Bureau says an investigation found DoorDash customers were unable to purchase food and other items at prices advertised on DoorDash’s websites and mobile […]

Economics