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Election 2011 UnSpun
The Importance of Manitoba Hydro in the Manitoba Economy by Errol Black In recent weeks, questions have been raised about Manitoba Hydro’s role in the Manitoba economy. The Chambers of Commerce, for example, have proposed that Manitoba exploit …
PUB’s Lack of Vision is Risky for Manitoba
The PUB’s July 2001 Order regarding Manitoba Hydro’s proposed rate increase has received quite a bit of media coverage. Pundits have used it to suggest that the government is mismanaging Manitoba Hydro, but their arguments are not defensible, …
The Implications of the Public Utilities Board Report on Manitoba Hydro
PDF version On July 29, 2011, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) of Manitoba issued an interim Order denying Manitoba Hydro requests to “finalize existing interim rates and for an additional 0.9% rate increase for all customer classes, effective …
Bi Pole III: Winnipeg Free Press and the Conservative campaign of misinformation
by John Ryan On July 5th, 2011 I submitted a letter to the Winnipeg Free Press in response to information they presented in their July 4 editorial “Best use of Hydro’s millions” The Winnipeg Free Press chose not …
McFadyen’s Bloated Numbers Make For Murky Bi Pole III Debate
by John Ryan PDF version As recorded in Hansard, since the beginning of the Legislative session on April 12, there have been ongoing relentless attacks, on Hydro, the West route for Bipole 3, and the government. The attacks, …
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