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Category: Energy and the Environment
Hydro One IPO could be costly, but Liberals look to save on fees
Finance Minister Charles Sousa says the government has studied the initial public offerings of other Crown corporations, such as Air Canada and CN. ...
Auditor general looking to clarify new disclosure and Hydro One oversight rules
Bonnie Lysyk tells QP Briefing she has questions about whether follow-up can be done for an ongoing Hydro One audit, and whether companies will be entitled to see reports even before the legislature. ...
What’s in the budget bill? Changes to Hydro One oversight, auditor general reporting rules, and government ad regulations
Though almost all the changes had been outlined in the budget guide, a change to the reporting requirements of the auditor general had not been announced. ...
Sousa reveals ‘net zero’ contract trend extends to Hydro One
The government continues to push for "net zero" contracts with the public sector workers - contracts where any pay increases are offset by savings found elsewhere in the collective agreement. ...
Happening: The hunt’s on for new environmental commissioner
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Happening: Committee asking for public input on killer whale legislation
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CUPE to spend $500,000 to fight Hydro One privatization
The campaign will have print and radio ads, and may eventually include legal action against the proposed IPO. ...
Tentative deal in hydro sector could resolve pension issues
The Leech report found pension costs at OPG, Hydro One and other provincial power agencies had become “far from sustainable” and that their costs represented a “significant risk to prices.” ...
As OEB increases hydro rates for May, both opposition parties slam proposed Hydro One IPO
The NDP continues its steadfast opposition to any privatization of the hydro sector, while the PCs advance a more nuanced line about saddling the company with too much debt. ...
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