Premier François Legault was questioned following a Radio-Canada report that suggested Hydro-Quebec CEO Michael Sabia felt increasing fees was necessary.
WATCH: The Quebec government says it will table additional legislation to make sure hydroelectricity fees remain low. Premier François Legault came under fire after a Radio-Canada report suggested Hydro-Quebec's new CEO planned on increasing fees. Global’s Franca Mignacca has more.
In its report, Radio-Canada says it obtained a recording of an internal Hydro-Quebec meeting, in which Sabia responds ‘yes’ when asked whether Hydro-Quebec fees need to be increased to improve energy consumption in Quebec.
“I want to assure all Quebecers that what we’re in the process of doing with Northvolt and the battery supply chain will pay off and will not have an impact on residential fees,” Legault said.
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