Boisclair rejects PQ's plan to nationalize wind energy
Last Updated: Monday, October 30, 2006 | 9:53 AM ET
CBC News
Parti Québécois Leader André Boisclair has rejected his party's proposal to nationalize wind power production, insisting the private sector has a role to play in the industry.
The PQ voted in favour of the proposal during a council meeting in Quebec City on the weekend.
The motion says if the PQ is elected, it would "take charge" of the industry through nationalization, and would expropriate the private production of wind-generated electricity and hand it over to Hydro Quebec.
Boisclair said while he does support greater control of the sector, he believes private companies have a role to play. The PQ leader called on Hydro Quebec to spend more of its resources on developing wind energy.
PQ says it will fight smog
The PQ also voted in favour of aggressive measures to combat smog and greenhouse gas emissions in the province.
The party voted in favour of building three new metro stations in Laval, instead of extending Highway 25, which the Liberal government plans to do.
PQ members also voted unanimously on a second motion, calling for higher air quality standards, and more stringent building regulations.
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