The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Kathleen Wynne to repeal the Green Energy Act if she is truly concerned that high hydro rates are an "urgent issue" in Ontario.
"Wynne's government repeatedly told Ontarians that they're just imagining their high hydro rates, with Finance Minister Sousa even claiming bills have gone down," said CTF Ontario Director, Christine Van Geyn. “Skyrocketing energy bills can be fixed – repeal the Green Energy Act and stop cap and trade.”
Ontario customers have seen the largest increase in electricity prices anywhere in Canada – more than 60 per cent higher than the national average between 2006 and 2015. Bills are growing at an average of 8 per cent a year. The price of electricity is growing faster than the Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of goods and services.
