MPP Arnott seeks constituents’ input on electricity issues

Waterloo-Wellington MPP Ted Arnott is bringing his constituents’ concerns forward as a member of the Legislative committee that is conducting public hearings on Bill 100, the Electricity Restructuring Act. Bill 100 proposes a number of changes concerning the future of Ontario’s electricity system. Hearings began on August 9th and are scheduled to continue at Queen’s Park and in locations across the province in the summer and into the fall.

“Electricity is a major concern for constituents in Waterloo-Wellington. I believe that we should do everything in our power to ensure that when we flick the switch -- the lights come on. We expect that electricity needs are met at home, at work and on the farm, and the Government must ensure that our hydro bills are affordable,” Mr. Arnott said. “In addition, electricity generation and transmission must be safe and sustainable with respect to our environment.”

“As we conduct these hearings, I am asking my constituents to provide me with their ideas and concerns on meeting our electricity needs for the future. I want their views on how the province should generate new power as well as steps they think we need to take to conserve electricity,” he added.

Mr. Arnott is a Conservative member of the Standing Committee on Social Policy that is conducting meetings on Bill 100, The Electricity Restructuring Act, 2004. Along with meetings in Toronto the Committee is scheduled to conduct hearings in locations including Windsor, Ottawa and Clarington.

Mr. Arnott is asking constituents to send their views to him at his Queen’s Park Office: Room 420 Legislative Building Queen’s Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A8, by e-mail to ted_arnott@ontla.ola.org or by fax: (416) 325-6649.