Grass Roots Groing in...This Place

November 30, 2009

Y’all may not be aware that the Graham government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (the MOU) with Hydro Quebec, to sell, yes sell, all the assets of NB Power. The “MOU” is available at the government’s web site at: http://www.lowerratesnb.ca/nb/. Please read it if you are interested in the future of New Brunswick.

Notice the convenient name? HAHAHAHA! The MOU document says that Hydro Quebec agrees not to increase residential rates in NB for five years. There’s no mention of lower rates anywhere…BUSTED!


There’s a growing grass roots movement in this “place”, who are opposed to the MOU, are protesting, and calling for an election, or at the very least a referendum.
Check out savenbpower.org and the facebook group “No to Sale of NB Power”. You don’t have to join facebook to see the discussion. Here’s a link to the “Wall” of the facebook group “NO to Sale of NB Power”: http://tinyurl.com/ya8d6h5.

I haven’t been so fired up and inspired to express my opinion since 1996 when Frank McKenna’s government stole my legally negotiated 5% wage increase. In fact, I’ve written four letters to the editor of the Times & Transcript in the past two weeks.

I would like to encourage you all to get involved, do some research and voice your opinion. It can be challenging and enjoyable. You may be led to believe that selling NB Power is a good idea. That’s okay. Just make sure those who are leading you don’t have ulterior motives. That’s all I can say for now.

Gary T. Bastarache