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Quebec Groups Urge Stronger Hydro-Québec Oversight

Author: The Daily News Now! March 1, 2026 Duration: 1:28

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Quebec consumer and business groups urge stronger Hydro-Québec oversight, fearing rate hikes as the utility plans massive investments. They propose a targeted energy aid component to the solidarity tax credit to help lower-income homes.

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