The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is calling on the Provincial Government to upgrade the region's electricity transmission line. Vice President Dave Canfield says the Northwest is going to need an increase in power to deal with the Ring of Fire and other emerging opportunities. Canfield says Southern Ontario wouldn't stand for an outdated electricity system, yet the government expects the North to accept one. Canfield spoke on behalf of NOMA at the Pre-Budget consultations in Thunder Bay.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Canfield speaks at Pre-Budget hearing
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is calling on the Provincial Government to upgrade the region's electricity transmission line. Vice President Dave Canfield says the Northwest is going to need an increase in power to deal with the Ring of Fire and other emerging opportunities. Canfield says Southern Ontario wouldn't stand for an outdated electricity system, yet the government expects the North to accept one. Canfield spoke on behalf of NOMA at the Pre-Budget consultations in Thunder Bay.
