NewsOEA Displeased With Quebec And Ontario Hydro’s Current Discussions SHARE ON: Nick Birnie, contributor, Wednesday, Aug. 9th, 2017Ontario and Quebec are in the midst of working out a 20-year deal that would see Quebec provide Ontario with power.The Ontario Energy Association has voiced their displeasure with current talks between the provinces on a proposed 20-year plan to have Quebec provide Ontario with 8 terawatt hours annually starting in 2018.OEA President and CEO Vince Brescia says the fact discussions have been behind closed doors is disappointing, and the current talks lack a competitive process to involve other possible interested suitors.Timmins-James Bay MPP Gilles Bisson says building a further connection to Quebec is a step forward, but the current cost issues for citizens will remain unsolved. //www.mykapuskasingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Bisson-Hydro-4.wavBisson says the real issue of overproduction still remains unsolved. //www.mykapuskasingnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Bisson-Hydro-3.wavA fully developed draft agreement regarding the 20-year plan will be released by Quebec Hydro and Ontario Hydro in the coming weeks.
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