Four years after a community campaign kept Edmontons power utility in public hands, the consultants are back for another kick at the can. A recent report presented to city council suggests Edmonton has too much money tied up in Epcor, and that the city should have a more diverse investment portfolio. The solution to this perceived problem: sell all or part of Epcor.
The report flies in the face of economic studies commissioned during the last privatization fight, that showed Epcor is a valuable community asset.
In Ontario, CUPE and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union are urging Hydro Ones board of directors to listen to the people - not the premier. Pointing to the groundswell of community support for a publicly owned electrical utility, CUPE and CEP are calling on the board to stop the sale of any part of Hydro One.
The report flies in the face of economic studies commissioned during the last privatization fight, that showed Epcor is a valuable community asset.
In Ontario, CUPE and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union are urging Hydro Ones board of directors to listen to the people - not the premier. Pointing to the groundswell of community support for a publicly owned electrical utility, CUPE and CEP are calling on the board to stop the sale of any part of Hydro One.