Hydro-Quebec

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is ‘very good,’ as Opposition vows not to vote

  Politicians are set to vote on the early draft of the deal, which would see Hydro-Québec pay far more than it currently does for electricity from the Churchill Falls plant.

  Canada

  Jan 8, 2025
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• 2 arrested after bus crash leaves tens of thousands in dark south of Montreal

  Hydro-Québec said the downing of a pair of critical power lines left some 88,000 households without electricity.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2024
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• Bus crash striking transmission tower leaves 88,000 without power in Quebec

  Hydro-Québec says the downing of a pair of critical power lines left tens of thousands in the dark after a bus carrying volunteer firefighters hit the electricity pylon.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2024