WINNIPEG—Manitoba Hydro has asked the courts to overturn an order directing the Crown to create a special rate class for Indigenous customers who live on reserves. In May, the Public Utilities Board ordered Hydro to freeze rates on reserves while implementing a general rate increase of 3.6 per cent elsewhere. Manitoba Hydro has asked to the courts to overturn an order directing the Crown to create a special rate class for residential customers on First Nations reserves. Manitoba Hydro President Kelvin Shepherd says the board exceeded its authority and the Manitoba Court of Appeal should overturn the order. Article Continued BelowEarlier this year the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs called the board’s decision to create the separate rate class a victory that recognizes the hardship faced by people who live on reserves.

Source: thestar August 10, 2018 19:18 UTC