The Brian Pallister government has its head in the sand if it thinks it can back out of a Hydro deal, the lawyer for the Manitoba Metis Federation says. In 2017, the Hydro board and MMF negotiated a subsequent deal regarding transmission projects for about $67 million — just over $1 million a year over the duration of the deal. Premier Brian Pallister won't agree to a 50-year deal arranged between the MMF and Manitoba Hydro. (Trevor Brine/CBC)Chartrand says the agreement would save taxpayers millions by avoiding unnecessary litigation and delays over major Hydro projects. Hydro board resignsHydro's board, with the exception of a Progressive Conservative MLA, resigned Wednesday citing a lack of meetings with Pallister about Hydro matter.

Source: CBC News March 23, 2018 15:11 UTC