The costs of Ontario’s energy policy mistakes are being pushed onto future taxpayers.
ontario energy policy
Novembre 24, 2016
1:52PM
Ontario increased its top marginal personal income tax rate by about 17 per cent.
Octobre 11, 2016
4:22PM
Ontario’s plan to increase electric vehicle purchases may cost up to $277 million over the next five years.
Mai 17, 2016
10:59AM
Ontario is about to up the ante when it comes to climate change and energy policy by embarking on a $7-billion dollar plan to completely transform how people use energy.
Avril 27, 2016
3:00AM
Concentrations of two of the air pollutants of greatest concern have generally decreased across Canada since 2000.
Avril 12, 2016
9:00AM
One Ontario government agency—the Independent Electricity System Operator—plans to spend $3.1 billion for conservation programs through 2020.
Octobre 3, 2014
10:00AM
Since taking office in mid-September, Alberta’s new Premier Jim Prentice has talked an active game on the energy file. From the perspective of those who believe that Canada’s energy exports are vital to the country’s economic health, many of his comments seem positive. But there is one area where Mr. Prentice’s energy-policy comments are troubling.
Avril 12, 2010
2:00AM
The Government of Ontario recently signed a $7 billion no-bid contract with two Korean companies to supply wind and solar power to the province. Officials claim the backroom deal will boost green industry and job creation. But it's hard to fathom how the additional employment can possibly be beneficial when each new manufacturing job will cost taxpayers a whopping $303,472. Nor do dramatic increases in electricity rates constitute much of a bargain.