The Conservative Party of B.C. will implement a "fully open and competitive procurement processes" and introduce domestic content scenarios when it comes to sourcing vessels as part of a B.C. Ferries overhaul.
Leader John Rustad floated his party's Ferries platform Thursday in North Vancouver.
"B.C. Ferries plays a critical role in connecting Vancouver Island and coastal communities to the rest of the province,” Rustad said in a statement. "The NDP’s mismanagement has resulted in aging vessels, unreliable service, and frustrating bottlenecks.