Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the will of the House I’m sure that anything’s possible. I just wanted to point out that on the regulated side, the cost of operating the power facilities has to be recovered. I believe that what Avalon is looking for are rates that are similar to what are being provided in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. In the Northwest Territories the commercial rate is 7.4 cents per kilowatt hour plus a one cent rider. That’s delivery. So that number is higher than what Saskatchewan Power charges Nico, for example. But certainly if we were to make an exception for Avalon, then we would have to change our legislation to find a way so that that doesn’t fall under the regulated power side. And, also, who would pay for the lower costs? I guess those are two main considerations that would have to be done if we’re going to change legislation. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bob McLeod on Question 212-16(4): Support For Avalon Ventures Thor Lake Project
In the Legislative Assembly on January 29th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 212-16(4): Support For Avalon Ventures Thor Lake Project
Oral Questions
January 28th, 2010
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