SUDBURY, ON – A poll conducted by Environics Research shows a whopping 84 percent of residents oppose the Liberal government’s plan to sell more than half of Hydro One to private investors. Eighty-one percent also believe privatization will result in higher rates on their electricity bills. “This poll tells the government that Sudbury knows…
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(ONTARIO) A poll conducted by Environics Research shows that almost 9 out of 10 Oshawa residents oppose the Liberal government’s plan to sell 60% of Hydro One to private investors. 84% also believe that privatization will result in higher rates on their electricity bills. “This poll tells the government that Oshawa knows Hydro One…
DetailsLONDON, Ont. – The City of London’s ‘inside’ workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are urging management to return to the bargaining table with an improved attitude, prepared to bargain and settle a fair contract so workers can continue to provide the services that London residents rely on. “While it…
DetailsSunday, May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. CUPE Ontario encourages all members to join us in marking this day and renewing our commitment to take action in workplaces and communities to end discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. CUPE Ontario strongly supports important steps…
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TORONTO, ON – If the Liberal government passes its budget omnibus bill, Hydro One will no longer be public and we won’t even be able to learn details of its sale, according to two prominent legal experts. In fact, the sale won’t even produce promised revenue for infrastructure. “In short, Bill 91 doesn’t do…
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ESSEX COUNTY, Ont. – Paramedics are raising concerns over a new policy passed by Essex County Council this past week, which addresses video cameras that have been installed inside ambulances among other locations. The new policy, which passed with little public debate or attention, spells out the types of locations where cameras will be placed,…
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Hydro One privatization has water and trade implications
