Doer government raid on Hydro mirrors past Autopac pattern
Manitoba Hydro is urged to donate 288 million to the government to balance budgets, echoing a 30 million Autopac transfer in 2000. Critics say Hydro must borrow to fund the transfer, increasing debt borne by taxpayers and Hydro customers alike, with potential future claims on Crop Insurance or Workers' Compensation. The author invites public comments and provides office contact details.