In April 2003, the Province of
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
established the BC Ferry Authority, an independent, no-share capital corporation that holds the single issued voting share of the new British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (
BC Ferries), which was also established in April to reform the delivery of ferry transportation services in BC.
The purpose of the authority is to govern BC Ferries and to appoint its board of directors. While the current structure claims to ensure the operations of BC Ferries are independent from the provincial government, governance includes local politicians and provincial politicians have interfered with management decisions. As well, a government commission is involved with setting of fares.
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BC Ferries'
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BC Ferry Authority'
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BC Ferry Commission'
BC Ferries
British Columbia government departments and agencies
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