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Quebec balked at NB Power sale costs
: The proposed deal to sell NB Power's generation assets to Hydro-Québec fell apart over Quebec's concerns about unanticipated costs, according to the two provincial premiers. more »; Related: Reaction from NB Power deal collapse; Related: NB Power deal collapse could cost jobs

Quebec balked at NB Power sale costs: The proposed deal to sell NB Power's generation assets to Hydro-Québec fell apart over Quebec's concerns about unanticipated costs, according to the two provincial premiers.
NB Power deal future uncertain again: The New Brunswick government is again wavering on the future of the sale of generating stations is still part of the Hydro-Québec deal.
NB Power protesters mass at legislature: Roughly 1,000 people from across New Brunswick fill the front lawn of the legislative assembly in a protest against the proposed sale of some of NB Power's assets to Hydro-Québec.
Graham's job prospects bright: N.B. Green leader: Premier Shawn Graham won't be out of work long if he loses September's provincial election campaign, New Brunswick Green Party Leader Jack MacDougall predicts.
Voter dissatisfaction record high: poll: The 55 per cent dissatisfaction level voters expressed with Premier Shawn Graham's Liberal government in a poll released this week is the highest level the polling company has ever recorded in New Brunswick, officials say.
NB Power deal tough sell in Nackawic: Premier Shawn Graham says the NB Power deal with Quebec will help preserve jobs in forestry towns through lower power rates for industry, but some people in one such town aren't convinced.
NB Power loses 2 senior executives: The retirement of two NB Power executives has caused a shakeup among the Crown corporation's senior managers.
NB Power deal delayed for public debate: The New Brunswick government is delaying the $3.2-billion sale of NB Power assets to Hydro-Québec for nearly two months in order to hold a full public debate on the controversial deal but says the agreement itself won't change.
Power deal deadline flexible: Keir: The once urgent deadline to get the NB Power deal with Quebec finalized by the end of March in order to avoid a planned 3 per cent rate hike may be bumped back, but the Graham government is ignoring calls by the Opposition to delay the deal until the fall election.
Graham defends NB Power deal delay: New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham is defending his government's decision to extend the deadline for finalizing the NB Power deal with Quebec.
Opposition's plan for NB Power is to consult: Alward: New Brunswick's opposition leader says he's not in any hurry to come up with his own plan for NB Power, despite repeated demands from the Graham Liberals that he do so.
NB Power referendum motion defeated: The Graham Liberals have voted down an Opposition demand for a referendum on the NB Power deal.
Power deal beats the status quo: Volpé: Progressive Conservative MLA Jeannot Volpé says the agreement to sell some of NB Power's generating stations to Hydro-Québec is better than doing nothing with the Crown corporation.
Lord wants referendum on NB Power: Former New Brunswick premier Bernard Lord is jumping into the debate over the sale of NB Power, calling for a referendum on the controversial power deal.
New power deal better for homeowners: report: Ordinary New Brunswickers will get a bigger share of rate savings under the new NB Power deal with Hydro-Québec, according to a report commissioned by the Graham government.
NB Power deal could cost jobs: Opposition: The New Brunswick government is being evasive about whether the energy agreement with Hydro-Québec will result in job losses, says the Opposition.
Minister's resignation 'honourable': expert: Former justice minister Bernard LeBlanc made the honourable decision to resign from cabinet over a privacy breach, according a political scientist.
Booted cabinet minister calls for NB Power referendum: A New Brunswick MLA who was kicked out of cabinet for opposing the NB Power deal with Hydro-Québec says he is leaving the Liberal caucus to fight for a referendum on the issue.
Fallout over N.B. tourism minister's ouster continues: The Liberal government is dealing with fallout from Stuart Jamieson's resignation over his refusal to support the proposed NB Power sale agreement without a referendum.
Jamieson's constituents not happy: Voters in Stuart Jamieson's Saint John-Fundy riding aren't happy their veteran MLA has been kicked out of cabinet.
Graham defends minister's ouster over NB Power: Premier Shawn Graham says he had "no choice" but to ask Tourism and Parks Minister Stuart Jamieson to resign from cabinet for suggesting the proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro-Québec be put to a referendum.
Tourism minister quits over NB Power deal: New Brunswick's tourism and parks minister is pushed out of Premier Shawn Graham's cabinet in a dispute over the controversial sale of parts of NB Power.
NB Power deal endorsed by Ganong panel: A special panel of experts has endorsed the proposed deal to sell a majority of NB Power's assets to Hydro-Québec.
Keir accuses Opposition of 'instigating' Ganong boycott: New Brunswick's energy minister has accused the leader of the Opposition of "instigating" a boycott of Ganong products over the chairman's role in the expert panel on the proposed NB Power sale.
Ganong Bros. faces backlash over NB Power report: Ganong Brothers Ltd. is facing a backlash against its famous chocolates over the chairman's role in the expert panel that endorsed the proposed NB Power sale to Hydro-Québec.
Graham plugs NB Power deal in state-of-province address: Premier Shawn Graham used his annual state-of-the-province address Thursday to continue to try to convince New Brunswickers of the virtues of the deal to sell NB Power assets to Hydro-Québec.
Minister apologizes for misleading Legislature: New Brunswick's energy minister has apologized for misleading the Legislature by saying that the CEO of NB Power had voted in favour of the deal with Hydro-Québec when, in fact, he had abstained from voting.
NB Power CEO abstained from Hydro-Québec vote: NB Power president David Hay did not vote in favour of the New Brunswick government's power deal with Hydro-Québec at a board of directors meeting last week, contrary to government claims that he did.
NB Power CEO retires unexpectedly: NB Power's president is resigning with more than two years left in his contract.
Halt NB Power sale: First Nations council: A First Nations council in New Brunswick has issued an injunction against the proposed sale of parts of NB Power to Hydro-Québec, and plans to take it to the premiers of N.B. and Quebec.
Citizens will see NB Power contract: Graham: New Brunswickers will get to see the text of the NB Power deal with Quebec before it's signed, Premier Shawn Graham told the Legislature Friday.
NB Power deal will subsidize industry: NB Power will be required to sell electricity at a substantial loss to its 50 largest industrial customers under a new deal negotiated between the province and Hydro-Québec.
'Nationalization' of NB Power an option: PC leader: Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward raised the prospect of nationalizing the New Brunswick energy system if the planned NB Power deal goes through and he wins the September provincial election.
Williams cautious about revised N.B.-Que. power deal: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams says he's not so sure that the revised terms of a deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Québec will be good for his province.
New NB Power deal satisfies N.S., N.L.: New Brunswick's reworked NB Power deal is satisfying two Atlantic premiers who had been fighting the original $4.8-billion sale to Quebec because of the potential to restrict their access to the transmission grid.
Quebec's NB Power deal cut to $3.2B: The New Brunswick and Quebec governments unveil a $3.2-billion, slimmed-down deal to sell most of NB Power's generation assets.
P.E.I. nears power deal with Hydro-Québec: The Prince Edward Island government is in the final stages of negotiating its own power agreement with the Quebec government, according to Energy Minister Richard Brown.
Dexter OK's new N.B power deal: Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter says the revised deal between NB Power and Hydro-Québec is reasonable and reflects his province's concerns.
Province retains control of NB Power in revised deal: A reworked agreement between NB Power and Hydro-Québec would see New Brunswick retain ownership and control of NB Power, according to an internal government email obtained by CBC News.
3 Liberal ministers won't vote for NB Power deal: Three Liberal cabinet ministers and two other Liberal MLAs have informed Premier Shawn Graham they will not vote for the contentious NB Power deal.
Quebec, N.B. alter power sale deal: New Brunswick and Quebec have made major changes to the proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Quebec.
Hydro-Québec should not fear changes to NB deal: expert: Hydro-Québec should not be worried about any possible changes to the deal to buy New Brunswick's power utility for $4.8 billion, says one of Quebec's top energy experts.
Graham apologizes for anti-Quebec remark: N.B. Premier Shawn Graham has apologized for saying that anti-Quebec sentiment in rural New Brunswick is behind the opposition to the deal to sell most of NB Power's energy assets to Quebec.
N.B. premier promises control over energy future: Premier Shawn Graham is promising that New Brunswick will have a say in NB Power's operations even after the province's electrical utility is in Quebec's hands.
MacKay questions NB Power sale: Peter MacKay, the senior federal minister for the Atlantic Region, is questioning the wisdom of the New Brunswick-Quebec power deal.
NB Power deal good for region: Graham: New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham is dismissing concerns raised by Defence Minister Peter MacKay about the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec, suggesting they're based solely on Nova Scotia's position instead of the entire region.
NB Power deal faces several milestones: The arrival of the new year is bringing with it three months of intense debate over the Liberal government's planned sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Premier Graham named CBC N.B.'s 2009 Newsmaker: Premier Shawn Graham has been chosen Newsmaker of the Year by CBC New Brunswick for his controversial decision to sell NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Graham would go to polls over NB Power deal: New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham says he's ready to fight the next election on his controversial plan to sell NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Quebec minister changes tune on NB Power deal: Quebec is suddenly singing a more conciliatory tune over its planned purchase of New Brunswick's power utility.
NB Power purchase final: Quebec minister: The Quebec government says it has no plans to renegotiate a deal to buy NB Power, dismissing suggestions from the New Brunswick government that the multibillion-dollar agreement remains a work in progress.
Moncton students to debate NB Power sale: Some business students at the University of Moncton are spending part of their Christmas break debating the pros and cons of the proposed sale of NB Power.
Marchers protest sale of NB Power: About 80 people marched through the town of Woodstock, N.B., Saturday to protest the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Feds watching NB Power debate: A junior federal cabinet minister says Ottawa is closely watching the debate on the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec, but isn't sure whether the federal government has the ability to intervene. But ACOA Minister Keith Ashfield said he isn't sure whether the federal government has the ability to intervene.
Graham overstated single mother's power bill: Premier Shawn Graham overstated the plight of a single mother when he described her $3,700 power bill in promoting the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec and the savings it would bring, his office has acknowledged.
Graham, Keir at odds over access to Quebec power: Premier Shawn Graham and Energy Minister Jack Keir are offering conflicting accounts of whether New Brunswick can use Quebec's cheap hydroelectricity if the NB Power sale is approved.
Liberals defend tying NB Power rates to inflation: Energy Minister Jack Keir has conceded that tying future electricity rates to inflation is not a guarantee that power prices will remain low but he stands by the plan.
Ottawa should review NB Power deal: Ont. senator: An Ontario senator is calling on the federal government to review the planned sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Inflation would have tripled NB Power rates: CBC review: New Brunswick's electricity rates would be nearly triple current levels if the province had tied power rate increases to inflation 50 years ago, according to a CBC review.
P.E.I. Opposition wants N.B. power guarantees: P.E.I.'s Conservative Opposition has asked New Brunswick to sign a deal guaranteeing access to transmission lines through the province if NB Power is sold to Hydro-Québec.
N.B. wins in Hydro-Québec deal: economist: New Brunswick residents and businesses will likely emerge as winners in the proposed NB Power takeover deal, according to a Quebec economist.
Scrapping NB Power deal may be too costly: Alward: Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward says that if he is elected premier he will tear up the proposed deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Québec only if it doesn't cost too much money.
Lord invited Hydro-Québec CEO fishing in 2005: The Opposition Progressive Conservatives were forced to explain on Wednesday why Hydro-Québec CEO Thierry Vandal was a special guest of then premier Bernard Lord at the province's exclusive fishing lodge in 2005.
Tories fight NB Power sale with petitions: New Brunswick's opposition Progressive Conservatives are continuing to fight the proposed sale of NB Power by presenting petitions against the energy accord.
NB Power deal has 'out' clause: energy minister: The Graham government says there will be a way to pull out of the sale of NB Power, even after the utility belongs to Hydro-Québec, but how it would work, or what it would entail remains unclear.
Nova Scotians offer warning over NB Power sale: Two people who fought the sale of Nova Scotia Power told a conference on Wednesday that there are lessons to be learned by New Brunswickers who are opposing the sale of NB Power.
Hydro-Québec CEO speaks to Saint John business group: The CEO of Hydro-Québec spoke to members of the Saint John Board of Trade on Monday in an effort to reassure members of the business community about the proposed sale of NB Power.
N.B. premier fires back at N.L. on power deal: New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham has fired back at the premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, saying he should stop engaging in "cheap publicity stunts" to try to stop the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
N.B. gives up 'unprecedented' control in utility sale: New Brunswick is giving up unprecedented control of its regulatory authority under a proposed deal between NB Power and Hydro-Québec, an independent analysis of the memorandum of understanding has concluded.
Quebec stalling N.L. energy project: Williams: Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams went all the way to Alberta to take a shot at Quebec.
2nd Liberal MLA clarifies support for NB Power deal: Another Liberal MLA is clarifying how she plans to vote on the sale of NB Power after telling protesters on Monday that she would vote with her conscience.
Premiers ask N.B. for power guarantees: The premiers of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland are pressing New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham for a transmission deal before the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
NB Power controversy helps PCs: poll: The NB Power sale controversy has given the Progressive Conservatives a jolt in public support, lifting them past the governing Liberals, according to a new poll.
NB Power loses 2 board members over sale: The New Brunswick government has appointed three of its own senior officials to fill vacancies on the board of directors of NB Power.
Longtime NB Power critic plugs deal: The proposed deal to sell NB Power is good news for consumers and the environment, says Tom Adams, a longtime critic of the utility.
Irving firms benefit from NB Power deal: Manufacturing facilities connected to J.D. Irving Ltd. dominate a list of 50 companies that would benefit from $91 million in power rate cuts following the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Power rate savings overblown: The New Brunswick government has been promoting a savings of $1,400 to residential customers during the first five years of its deal to sell NB Power to Hydro-Québec, but most people will save substantially less, figures show.
NB Power deal finds stiff opposition: poll: The Liberal government is running into stiff opposition to its plan to sell NB Power, according to a new Leger Marketing poll.
N.B. may pay to decommission power plant: The New Brunswick government now says it could take on the cost of shutting down the Dalhousie generating station to avoid having that cost added to power rates, as proposed in the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
Power sale savings kept under wraps: Shawn Graham's Liberal government has backed away from a commitment to release information on what individual companies in New Brunswick will save under the NB Power-Hydro-Québec deal.
Lawyer calls for more EUB muscle in NB Power deal: The Energy and Utilities Board should be given the authority to reset power rates after the five-year freeze lifts under the proposed NB Power sale, a Fredericton lawyer argues.
Petitcodiac crowd protests NB Power sale: Natural Resources Minister Wally Stiles was confronted by a group protesting the proposed sale of NB Power outside of his Petitcodiac, N.B., riding office on Monday.
Opposition vows to fight NB Power sale: New Brunswick's opposition leader has vowed to do everything he can to stop the sale of NB Power, but admits the Graham government has the numbers to push the deal through.
Proposed energy corridor step closer: A proposed energy corridor, which could see New Brunswick export electricity to the New England market, cleared a hurdle Wednesday.
NB Power deal has penalties: Opposition: The Opposition Conservatives questioned the government Wednesday about possible penalties if the proposed sale of NB Power doesn't go ahead, suggesting they have information that there would be a cost.
Cabinet minister clarifies his NB Power view: Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock is denying there is any rift between him and the Liberal government over the proposed NB Power sale.
N.B. throne speech pushes NB Power sale: The Liberal government used its final throne speech before next September's provincial election to make the case for its planned sale of NB Power.
Lord government considered NB Power sale: New Brunswick's Opposition Tories say the Liberal government should be collecting income taxes from Hydro-Québec if the proposed NB Power deal is passed.
Throne speech to start NB Power deal debate: The final session of the legislative assembly before the 2010 election will start on Tuesday with the proposed sale of NB Power expected to dominate the debate in the coming months.
N.B. Liberals critical of NB Power deal: New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham faced some tough questions from members of his own party Saturday about the proposed sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec.
NB Power sale won't help debt: auditor general: New Brunswick's auditor general says the sale of NB Power to Hydro-Québec will not help solve the province's debt problem, as promoters of the deal have been claiming.
NB Power union slams Hydro-Québec deal: The union representing 2,200 NB Power workers has come out against the sale of the utility to Hydro-Québec, citing pension worries.

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