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. ...
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Heard: Ad campaign launched against Hydro One sell-off
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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 ...
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 ...
Speaker swats away NDP contempt charge tied to power workers’ tentative deal
Speaker Dave Levac has sided with the Liberal government in quashing a point of privilege ...
Power workers could get shares of Hydro One under new contract, Tories claim money going to pay off pensions
Progressive Conservative MPP Lisa MacLeod accuses the government of trying to pay off pensions with the proceeds of the Hydro One IPO ...
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. ...
New Democrats and labour draw battle lines over Hydro One sale
The NDP has launched a new website to combat the coming sale of part of Hydro One, joining some of its traditional labour allies in campaigning against privatization in the hydro sector. ...
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. ...
Wynne touts Regional Express Rail as payoff from Hydro One plan
With the opposition parties and many others lining up to oppose the Hydro One sale, the Liberals are eager to move the discussion to the infrastructure benefits flowing from it. ...