#QuebecPower

1 month ago

Il y a finalement un hockeyeur québécois aux Jeux de Milan Avez-vous regardé le deuxième match du tournoi olympique masculin qui opposait l’Italie à la Suède hier matin, heure du Québec ? Si oui, avez-vous été aussi surpris de moi d’apprendre qu’il...

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Cozzy Energy Solutions

@energysolutions.bsky.social

8 months ago

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Threats to Halt Electricity Exports to US Were Empty Gestures Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent threats to halt electricity exports to the United States as a response to Donald Trump's tariffs were largely an empty gesture, ultimately proving detrimental to Ontario's own energy stability. While Quebec possesses genuine bargaining power in the energy market, Ontario’s position is considerably weaker and the threats served primarily as political posturing. Quebec's strength stems from decades-long energy contracts with US states, guaranteeing a consistent supply of clean energy at established prices. Significant infrastructure investments, including dedicated power lines to states like Vermont and New Hampshire, built in partnership with those states over many years, contribute to Quebec’s capacity and profitability in energy exports. These factors, along with a major infrastructure project nearing completion, ensure Quebec’s continued influence. Ontario's situation is markedly different. Lacking comparable long-term contracts, Ford's threats risked destabilizing the region and jeopardized valuable cooperative relationships with US states that opposed Trump's policies. The swift retraction of the threat following a retaliatory response from Trump underscores the lack of genuine leverage behind the initial statement. The core issue isn't trade disputes; it’s the escalating energy demand in both Ontario and Quebec. Ford's focus on export threats diverts attention from the urgent need to secure Ontario's own energy future. Ontario is currently pursuing procurement contracts to secure 5,000 megawatts of power and plans to refurbish the Pickering nuclear power plant to meet this rising demand. Donald Trump publicly downplayed Ford's threat, and New York City indicated confidence in its energy reserves, further highlighting the lack of substance behind Ontario's actions. The episode underscores the importance of focusing on constructive solutions to energy challenges rather than resorting to ineffective political maneuvers.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Threats to Halt Electricity Exports to US Were Empty Gestures #IESO #EnergyExports #OntarioPolitics #QuebecPower #ElectricityImports #CanadaUSRelations #FossilFuelTrade #ClimatePolicy #GlobalEconomy #EnergySecurity

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Consumer Watch (Deb)

@consumerwatch.bsky.social

10 months ago

Where's spring? May kicked off with blizzard warning and up to 20 cm of snow - The Weather Network The calendar says May, but it didn't stop Mother Nature from bringing a blizzard to the Dempster Highway

❄️Late-season blizzard in Canada could drop 15+cm of snow ❄️

May won't stop Mother Nature from bringing blizzard conditions to northern Quebec on Thursday!

Article Here:
www.msn.com/en-ca/weathe...

#WeatherUpdate #BLIZZARD #quebecoise #QuebecPower #meteorologists #ClimateChange #Canada #ECCC

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