BC Hydro split plan raises class action questions
Victoria reports discuss a potential BC class action against the Liberal government over BC Hydro. The article argues the Liberals may maintain public ownership of generation while privatizing back-end operations, suggesting planned Crown splits and private participation could affect prices, jobs, and competition.
BC Hydro energy policy debate splits monopoly fears
Column argues a class action against BC Hydro shows the clash between state monopoly power and private competition. It cites Mark Jaccard’s task force proposing splitting transmission into a Crown body to spur private producers and green power, while warning higher costs as new capacity is needed. The piece notes political signals from Campbell and critiques hypocrisy over cross-border plants. Paul Willcocks's contact is listed.
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