Hydro-Quebec

• Hydro-Québec seeking input on linking its grid with proposed Nova Scotia wind farms

  Quebec's hydro utility is asking the energy industry to assess the feasibility of connecting the province's electricity grid with Nova Scotia’s proposed offshore wind farms.

  Canada

  Mar 25
  
• Over 100 Côte Saint-Luc residents still without heat after power outage

  The prolonged outage has now become the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
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• Extreme cold disrupts Hydro-Québec exports to Massachusetts during spike in power use

  Extreme cold forces Hydro-Québec to temporarily halt electricity exports to Massachusetts as demand surged in Quebec during the recent polar vortex.

  Canada

  Jan 30
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• Ex-Hydro-Québec researcher, accused of spying for China, defends reputation at trial

  The 38-year-old has pleaded not guilty to economic espionage under Canada’s Security of Information Act.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2025
• New N.L. premier promises to launch review of Hydro-Québec deal within weeks

  Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says a review of the proposed Hydro-Québec energy deal will begin within weeks to ensure it’s the best deal for the province.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025
• Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge rejects Hydro-Québec’s motion to redact information

  Yuesheng Wang, 38, a former Hydro-Québec worker, was charged in 2022 for allegedly spying on behalf of China.

  Crime

  Oct 9, 2025
• Trial begins for ex-Hydro employee accused of espionage

  A trial is scheduled to begin today for a former employee of Quebec's electricity utility who is charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2025
• Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned electric station in Labrador amid protests

  A Hydro-Québec spokesperson says the utility is monitoring the situation with a commitment to understanding the demonstrators' concerns.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2025
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• Quebec, Newfoundland energy touts Canadian independence to Trump: Hydro‑Québec CEO

  Michael Sabia told an energy conference in St. John's, N.L., that Canada's sovereignty was under threat from U.S. President Donald Trump.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
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• Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland

  In response to critics, Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro executives have said repeatedly that Hydro-Québec must sell the new deal to the Quebec public — and play up the benefits.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2025