The province won't rip up the deal that promises BC Ferries CEO David Hahn a $315,000-a-year pension even though Premier Christy Clark has condemned it as far too rich.
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom said Wednesday he was not previously aware of the arrangement but breaking it would be very costly.
"I'm not prepared to stand up and break a contract," Lekstrom said, adding a "contract is a contract" whether it involves unionized labour or a high-profile CEO.
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