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July 16 - 31 , 2016 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY A9
Billion dollar blunder at BC Hydro means families will pay the price
VICTORIA — Families will face massive hydro rate hikes after the Christy Clark government secretly added more than $ 1 billion dollars to BC Hydro ’ s debt last year .
“ Just after the last election , Premier Christy Clark surprised families across B . C . with a staggering 28 per cent hydro rate hike ,” said New Democrat Leader John Horgan . “ By missing their debt reduction plan by more than $ 1 billion dollars , BC Hydro and the Christy Clark government could saddle ratepayers with another $ 500 hike each right after the next election .”
According to BC Hydro ’ s latest annual report , the crown corporation was $ 1.1 billion off target for a major debt , primarily due to a huge overestimation of domestic revenue for power .
“ The current rate hikes were based on a plan that didn ’ t expect that extra billion dollars in debt , which means that there is an inevitable day of reckoning to come ,” said New Democrat spokesperson on BC Hydro Adrian Dix . “ That billion dollar blunder breaks down to an extra $ 500 for every ratepayer in B . C . Those are families
Liberals Must Answer Questions before Sending Troops to a War Zone
Ottawa , ON – James Bezan , Official Opposition Critic for National Defence , and Pierre Paul-Hus , Associate Critic for National Defence , issued the following statement in response to the Liberal government ’ s refusal to address serious concerns about the safety of Canadian troops :
“ This week the world witnessed attacks on both UN peacekeeping forces and African Union security officials in Somalia , by members of Al-Shabab . A terrorist organization that has been waging guerrilla warfare against UN forces since 2011 , Al-Shabab has pledged to eliminate all foreign troops in Somalia . With over 100 peacekeepers killed since 2013 , these conflict zones have been recognized by the UN Security Council as the deadliest mission for UN troops .
“ In spite of these dangers , the Liberal government remains persistent in their refusal to address the serious concerns that have risen in response to their commitment of Canadians troops to conflict zones in Africa . This decision , which neglects the responsibility that the government has to our men and women in uniform , also clearly demonstrates that the Liberals ’ defence policy review is nothing more than window
and businesses across the province that will be on the hook .
The annual report can be found here : 2015 / 16 Annual Service Plan Report
A pdf of page 29 and 58 are attached , as well as the 10-year plan vs actual comparison which shows the $ 1.1 billion gap .
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“ Before the Liberals send our troops into a war zone against jihadi terrorists , we call on the government to bring this to Parliament for a debate and vote . Canadians are demanding to know where and when will our troops be deployed ? How many will be deployed ? Will they be given the necessary tools to defend themselves ? What are the rules of engagement ?
“ Canada must stand up for the rights and freedoms of those who cannot do so for themselves . In turn , the government must ensure that our troops are prepared to confront all threats they may face . Canadians deserve to know why this Liberal government is refusing to be transparent with Canadians about their plan for our troops .”
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