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Manitoba looking to raise electricity rates 2.5 per cent each year for 3 yearsManitoba Hydro had asked for a 3.5 per cent increase this year to help pay off billions of dollars in debt.EconomyJul 8
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Ontario hydro prices are going up and there’s not much anyone can do about itElectricity rates in Ontario are set to go up starting Nov. 1. The province's COVID-19 hydro discount will also end on Oct. 31EconomyOct 30, 2020
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Consumer groups, province at odds over changes to Manitoba’s Public Utilities BoardPremier Brian Pallister says Bill 35, The Public Utilities Ratepayer Protection and Regulatory Reform Act, will save taxpayers money by limiting how often the PUB meets.Oct 20, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ontario extends hydro rate relief, announces support measures for retirement homesPremier Doug Ford's office said Saturday that hydro rates will now be a flat 12.8 cents per kilowatt hour, regardless of the time of day.CanadaMay 30, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ontario hydro rate relief extended until May 31Customers will continue to be billed at the lowest electricity price, called the "off-peak" rate, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the government said.ConsumerMay 6, 2020
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Hydro rates to be temporarily reduced by Ontario amid coronavirus pandemicOntario Premier Doug Ford says the province is eliminating mid-peak and on-peak electricity rates giving residents who have been forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 outbreak the lowest rate available (off-peak) all day – for 45 days.CanadaMar 24, 2020
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Premier Doug Ford vows to keep election promise to cut hydro rates by 12 per centFord says an expert group is currently working on solutions to bring down hydro rates, a key promise he made during the 2018 election.CanadaMar 6, 2020
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Ontario to spend $1.6 billion more to stabilize hydro ratesFinance Minister Rod Phillips says the government will exceed the $4 billion it has previously budgeted to keep prices stable bringing the total spend to $5.6 billion.PoliticsJan 30, 2020
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Legault government invokes closure to pass Hydro-Québec rates billBill 34 was adopted just after midnight, 60 votes to 39, after legislature members spent their Saturday debating the bill.CanadaDec 8, 2019
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Province pushing for regulator to approve decrease of BC Hydro ratesThe B.C. government has submitted a request to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease hydro rates.CanadaAug 23, 2019
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