Odd Decision By Quebec

This. This is just bad karma.

CBC:

Quebec's energy regulator has turned down a request from Newfoundland and Labrador to intervene in an ongoing dispute over pushing power from a proposed hydroelectric megaproject across Quebec's power lines.

Nalcor, Newfoundland and Labrador's Crown-owned energy corporation, has been locked in a dispute with Hydro-Québec over the transmission of power from the $6.5-billion proposed Lower Churchill development in central Labrador.

Regulators. No kidding.

I don't get why they just can't hammer a deal that's fair and just to all. I mean, Quebec is always demanding Canada treat them with respect too, right? It's not like they didn't benefit from a sweet deal back in 1969. To say nothing of equalization payments we get. All this tit for tat bull shit only makes Canada look dumb, greedy and immature.

Under that deal, negotiated in 1969, Hydro-Québec purchases power from Newfoundland and Labrador at inexpensive rates and pockets profits from resale to other markets.

Pockets the rest.

What I'd like to see - and it won't happen - is a privatized Hydro or at least allow competition into the market. That way we'd see just how smart they really are. It's easy to be businessmen of convenience when you're a crown corporation.


Let's not forget Quebec was all over Copenhagen like a stripper on a greased poll thumping its environmental chest. And now it prevents Newfoundland from providing clean energy to residents in the Atlantic, Ontario and Northeastern states.

Which makes me wonder, given the decision, what does NAFTA have to say about this and how will this impact Ontario/Quebec and U.S./Quebec relations?
Let goodwill prevail and give Newfoundland fair access to Lower Churchill for cripes sakes.

Nfld shouldn't waste too much energy - excuse the pun. Lower churchill is a bonanza waiting to happen. It may take longer and cost more, however, it may be in Newfoundland's interest to do it alone. Go through the States if you have to.

Canada. Parochial. Petty. Pathetic.