Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier today, the Minister talked about -- Minister responsible for the Power Corporation -- sorry, I had to remember who it was -- talked about the general rate increase of 24 percent, and she mentioned that part of this is because we're not connected to the grid. And due to our limited economic growth, we're squeezing the ratepayers of the Northwest Territories because there's no one else to charge, and because we're isolated, we're on our own. So I'd like to ask the Minister, what is the plan to solve this structural problem? If we never connect to the grid, we're never going to solve this. This is an unsustainable power system, and it's breaking the backs of Northerners at a time when they can't afford to pay a penny more. So what is the Minister -- I would say Minister of Infrastructure's plan, or maybe power corporation, to solve this challenge and connect us to the grid?
Kieron Testart on Question 411-20(1): Planning for Northwest Territories Power Grid
In the Legislative Assembly on October 31st, 2024. See this statement in context.
Question 411-20(1): Planning for Northwest Territories Power Grid
Oral Questions
October 31st, 2024
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