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Vol. 29, Issue 41, June 12, 2025
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Hydro One selected to invest in a critical transmission line in northeast Ontario to be built in partnership with First Nations Directive from the provincial government prioritizes the development and construction of a proposed transmission line between Wawa and Timmins
Today, the Minister of Energy and Electrification directed the Ontario Energy Board to amend Hydro One Networks Inc.'s (Hydro One) transmission licence to develop and construct a new priority transmission line project in northeast Ontario. The proposed project is intended to Long Term support the rapid Forecast increase in electricity Thursday demand expected in High 13 northern Ontario to Low 4 accommodate electrifiFriday cation of communities, High 16 Low 3 businesses and industry, Saturday High 18 Low 6 Sunday High 23 Low 9 Monday High 23 Low 14 Tuesday High 22 Low 13
population growth and economic development activities including advanced manufacturing and mining for critical minerals. "Electricity is the backbone of our economy and Hydro One provides the power needed to support daily life and attract new growth and investment in communities across the province," said David Lebeter, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hydro One. "This designation acknowledges how Hydro One has prioritized Indigenous partnerships and reconciliation. We thank the government for their support and will continue to work in collaboration with partners to develop and build this critical line." Hydro One was selected as the transmitter responsible for the development of the line after extensive evaluation of its proposal and consultations with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and the public. Hydro One will continue to work with all proximate First Nations who have the opportunity to invest in a 50 per cent equity stake in the transmission line component of the project through Hydro One's 50-50
equity partnership model. "As we move forward with the designation of Hydro One and partners to build the transmission line between Wawa and Timmins, it's not just about infrastructure – it's about strengthening our communities, connecting people, and ensuring a sustainable, reliable future for the north," said Chief Gauthier, Missanabie Cree First Nation. "This project will power progress and create lasting opportunities for all our people." "On behalf of the Chiefs of the Wabun Tribal Council we are so pleased with Ontario's decision to award the transmission line project between Wawa and Timmins to our partnership with Hydro One," said the Wabun Chiefs and Wabun Tribal Council. "This project not only provides value to our communities as owners of infrastructure but increases the transmission capacity in the grid system that is desperately needed. We look forward to working with the ministry and other stakeholders as we plan and build the line over the coming years." The Wabun Chiefs and Wabun Tribal Council are: Chief Cheryl St. Denis, Brunswick House First Nation, Chief Anita Stephens, Chapleau Ojibway First Nation, Chief Murray Ray, Flying Post First Nation, Chief Alex Batisse, Matachewan First Nation, Chief Jennifer Constant, Mattagami First Nation and Jason Batise, Executive Director, Wabun Tribal Council. Cont’d on P.5
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