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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Bluewater Power Distribution Corporation is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its 2026 electricity rates. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which allows utilities to adjust rates based on...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Bluewater Power in the Sarnia area, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect May 1st. Even small percentage changes add up over a year.
Regulations & Permits
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Cooperative Hydro Embrun, a small electricity distributor in eastern Ontario, is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its 2026 rates. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB has already issued a...
Why This Matters: Get your electricity from Cooperative Hydro Embrun? This decision sets what you'll pay in 2026. The rate adjustment follows a standard formula, so changes are typically modest.
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
ERTH Power Corporation is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making (IRM) framework. The case covers both ERTH's main service area...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from ERTH Power in southwestern Ontario, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect in January. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of bills.
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro 2000 Inc., a small electricity distributor, is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB will review the application...
Why This Matters: If you're a Hydro 2000 customer, this directly affects your electricity bill. Rate changes determine how much you pay for delivery charges each month. Even small adjustments add up over a year.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Northern Ontario Wires Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB will review the application and decide...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity through Northern Ontario Wires, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect in January. Even small percentage changes add up over a year of bills.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Orangeville Hydro is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM). If you're an Orangeville Hydro customer, this...
Why This Matters: Live in Orangeville and get your power from Orangeville Hydro? This rate case directly affects your electricity bill. The delivery charges on your bill could go up or down depending on what the OEB approves.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
PUC Distribution Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB is reviewing the application and may accept public...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from PUC Distribution in the Sault Ste. Marie area, this decision affects your monthly bill. Rate changes typically take effect in January.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Lakefront Utilities Inc. applied to the Ontario Energy Board to adjust its electricity distribution rates for 2026. The OEB has already issued a Decision and Rate Order approving the new rates. This was a routine annual rate adjustment under the...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity through Lakefront Utilities, your distribution charges may change in 2026. Distribution charges are the portion of your bill that covers maintaining the local power lines and infrastructure.
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Finance & Consumer
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Canada Revenue Agency (Federal)
The Canada Revenue Agency wants to make it easier for businesses to claim tax credits for research and development. Right now, companies often wait until after they've spent money to find out if their projects qualify. The CRA is testing a new...
Why This Matters: Work for a company that does research or builds new products? This affects how your employer gets money back from the government. Simpler claims could mean more investment in Canadian innovation—and more R&D jobs staying here.
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Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer
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Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors (AB)
Alberta asked residents whether they'd support a toll to fund a new $200 million bridge over the Peace River near La Crete. The bridge would replace an aging ferry and winter ice road that are closed 30% of the year. This consultation ran in...
Why This Matters: Live in northern Alberta? This bridge could cut hours off your travel time. Right now, the ferry crossing means waits of up to 3 hours during busy periods. A year-round bridge would keep goods moving and make the region more attractive for jobs and investment.
Policy & Studies
Finance & Consumer
Transportation
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Fort Frances Power Corporation is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB will review the application and...
Why This Matters: Live in Fort Frances or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The utility wants to adjust what it charges to deliver power to your home or business.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Hydro Hawkesbury Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM). An interim rate order was already issued in...
Why This Matters: Live in Hawkesbury or the surrounding area? This decision affects your electricity bill. The rates Hydro Hawkesbury charges for delivering power to your home could change in 2026.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Ottawa River Power Corporation is asking the Ontario Energy Board to approve its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-Making framework. The OEB reviews the application and...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity from Ottawa River Power Corporation, this decision affects your bill. Rate changes approved here show up directly on what you pay each month.
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Finance & Consumer
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Ontario Energy Board (ON)
Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to adjust its electricity distribution rates for 2026. This is a routine annual rate adjustment under the Incentive Rate-setting Mechanism (IRM), which allows utilities to...
Why This Matters: If you get your electricity through Rideau St. Lawrence Distribution in eastern Ontario, this decision will affect your monthly bill. Rate adjustments like this typically mean small increases to cover inflation and operating costs.
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Natural Resources
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta gathered feedback on updating its Personal Property Security Act, which governs how loans secured by personal property (like cars or equipment) are registered and enforced. The law hasn't been updated since 1990, and other provinces have...
Why This Matters: Ever financed a car or used equipment as collateral for a business loan? This law affects how those debts are registered and what happens if you can't pay. Outdated rules create confusion for lenders and borrowers alike. Clearer rules could make borrowing smoother and reduce legal headaches.
Legislation
Finance & Consumer
Justice & Rights
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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (AB)
Alberta asked liquor manufacturers whether the province's markup system is fair. The current system hasn't been reviewed since 2003, and some producers feel they're being treated unfairly compared to competitors. The government wanted to know if...
Why This Matters: If you enjoy Alberta-made beer, wine, or spirits, this could affect what's available and how much it costs. Small craft producers say the current system favours big players. Changes could help local distilleries and breweries compete—or raise prices if markups increase.
Policy & Studies
Economy & Jobs
Finance & Consumer