Though Hydro One's CEO denies it, Ombudsman André Marin says the company's management 'obstructed and lied to' the Ministry of Energy in 2013 when asked about the escalating number of customer complaints. ...
Author Archives: Brian Platt
Electricity distributors seek more Hydro One asset sales
The Electricity Distributors Association is calling for a budget bill amendment to allow it to buy more of Hydro One's network, citing the example set by the planned merger of Hydro One Brampton with three local distribu ...
Brown beefs up his outreach staff in Opposition leader’s office
Though many PC staff are staying in place, Brown is bringing in a new six-person outreach team to replace the single person who formally had that role for the party before. ...
Budget hearings day 3: Ombudsman, auditor general reject government’s defence of Hydro One oversight
Both legislative officers argued that Hydro One customers deserve to be protected by their oversight, and that potential investors shouldn't be scared off by added accountability ...
Budget hearings Day 2: Nurses slam frozen hospital funding
With healthcare program spending only set to increase by 1.2 per cent this year, the Ontario Nurses Association said hospitals have been cut to the bone. ...
On first day of budget hearings, Clark defends Hydro One oversight plan
The chair of the panel that recommended the sweeping reforms to Hydro One said the public scrutiny and disclosure requirements on publicly-traded companies are sufficient to make up for the loss of legislative officer ov ...
Brown wraps up busy first week by meeting nurses, and his transition team
Brown used an appearance at Sick Kids to bolster good relations with broader public sector workers, and his transition team spent the day in meetings deciding how to staff up the opposition leader's office. ...
Legislative squabble leaves environmental commissioner post vacant
Though the vacant post will have little effect on the day-to-day operations of the environmental commissioner's office, it may be a preview of the looming political wrangling over the Ontario ombudsman's appointment. ...
In rare move, legislative watchdogs sign joint letter protesting loss of Hydro One oversight
Dispute reflects tricky position province has put itself in with its privatization plan ...
Brown resigns from Commons in ’emotional but exciting day’
Brown's speech touched on numerous accomplishments he's proud of during his nine years as Barrie's MP, and, of course, name-dropped the Prime Minister of India as his good friend. ...
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