Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown says the party is preparing its own plan lower hydro rates. He attacked the Liberals plan to lower rates saying it will cost $25 billion in interest over 25 years. ANDREW FRANCIS WALLACE / TORONTO STAR ) Order this photoThe Wynne government’s plan to cut hydro rates 25 per cent sets a “low bar” for fixing Ontario’s expensive electricity system, Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown says. Article Continued Below“It’s the definition of insanity when you’re going to keep on committing the same mistakes that got us in this position,” Brown said. Debt interest now costs $10.9 billion annually, compared with combined spending of $82 billion on health care, transportation, education and children’s services.

Source: thestar March 09, 2017 23:03 UTC