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Category: Energy and the Environment
At Liberal AGM, Wynne steadies the troops on Hydro One privatization
Wynne acknowledged some in the party were uncomfortable with the plan, but said she's 'not afraid of difficult conversations.' ...
See you in September: Hydro One, teacher troubles still loom
As the legislature breaks for the summer, leaders of the PC and NDP parties pledge to continue opposing the government on its plans to sell off part of the Crown corporation and its approach to teacher bargaining. ...
Five newsmakers from the spring sitting
From newly minted PC Leader Patrick Brown to an announced cap-and-trade system, news from Queen's Park made headlines during the legislature's spring session ...
Ottawa shot down ‘compromise’ with province on Rouge National Urban Park: Duguid
Infrastructure Minister says province was willing to cut federal government some slack on Rouge National Urban Park, but it was rebuffed ...
With the budget bill passed, what’s next for Hydro One?
Once the bill receives Royal Assent, a series of events are triggered to pave the way for the first IPO, including the removal of legislative officer oversight and an overhaul of the company's governance. ...
Provinces seek ‘clarification’ of Energy East review process
Ontario and Quebec share concerns on having 'the applications supported by the highest degree of rigour, analysis and due diligence,' and Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli says the NEB hearing should be paired with a related ...
Seen: Province boosts power of Ontario Energy Board
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Happening: Barrett’s infectious disease control bill passes
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Suit alleges province hid or destroyed evidence tied to offshore wind power
A clean energy developer is suing the province for $500 million, alleging it was specifically targeted by a 2011 moratorium on offshore wind power – around same time as the gas plants document purge. ...