Meet the Commissioners
The Government of British Columbia appoints one commissioner and up to two deputy commissioners, each for a term of six to eight years. The commissioners are independent. As mandated by the Coastal Ferry Act, they do not answer to the provincial government or to BC Ferries.
British Columbia Ferries Commissioner
Eva Hage
Eva is a senior transportation finance and business advisor with 30 years of experience. She has assisted major North American transportation agencies in evaluating and procuring capital infrastructure and in developing strategic plans and financial solutions that are cognizant of both client and stakeholder needs.
Eva has held senior positions with Partnerships BC, Steer Davies Gleave and BC’s Crown Corporation Secretariat. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario.
Eva was a long-time member and co-chair of the Southern Gulf Island Ferry Advisory Committee. She lives on Saturna Island, BC.
British Columbia Ferries Deputy Commissioner
Carol Bellringer
Carol Bellringer, FCPA, ICD.D is a full time governance professional. She currently chairs the University of Victoria Foundation board, and sits on boards and audit committees of organizations in the energy, transportation, and public sectors.
Ms. Bellringer is retired from a career in auditing – most recently as the President & CEO of the Canadian Audit and Accountability Foundation. Her previous experience Included serving the Legislature as the Auditor General for the provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba.