Yes, of course, Mr. Speaker, rates are established by the Public Utilities Board, an organization that is independent of the territorial government. The Member opposite made reference to the rates in Yellowknife. I'd like to point out and remind all Members that rates in Yellowknife were massively subsidized during two dry seasons, so it's not as though the citizens of Yellowknife have had to bear any additional cost as a result of that, and therefore, I am confident that the rates in Hay River will, assuming the arbitrator decides to allow the acquisition of the disputed assets at a reasonable amount, very confident that that will lead to a reduction of rates in that community.
Louis Sebert on Question 570-18(2): Electrical Power Rates Established By The Public Utilities Board
In the Legislative Assembly on February 14th, 2017. See this statement in context.
Question 570-18(2): Electrical Power Rates Established By The Public Utilities Board
Oral Questions
February 13th, 2017
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