Fred Shilson of the Our Hydro coalition fighting any privatization of Toronto Hydro delivers petitions from Toronto residents to a city councillor's office at City Hall on Tuesday. ( Toronto Star / David Rider )Opponents of Toronto Hydro privatization are stepping up their multi-pronged campaign ahead of the release of an important city manager report on Thursday. He is lifted up, legs kicking, by an unseen force as the words “Tell city council to keep Toronto Hydro public before it’s too late” appear on the screen. Tory’s executive committee will consider the asset sales report next week but city council will have final say on the sale of any part of Toronto Hydro. In a September speech Tory said council must look at “unlocking” the value of Toronto Hydro to free up money for the energy grid, transit expansion and public housing.

Source: thestar November 23, 2016 16:50 UTC