OTTAWA, Ontario - October 6, 2015. The Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) welcomes the Liberal Party of Canada’s release of its full platform which outlines a set of policies that have positive impacts on Canada’s electricity system. The CEA also raises potential areas of concern.
"CEA is supportive of proposals seeking to enhance federal support for the renewal and protection of electricity infrastructure, and innovation in key technology areas such as electric vehicle integration, renewable energy, and power storage – all building blocks of tomorrow's electricity system," said the Hon. Sergio Marchi, President and CEO of CEA. "We are also pleased that the Liberal Party of Canada is following CEA’s recommendation to engage the provinces in a conversation on a national energy strategy."
"However, we caution against a hasty reversal of changes made to Canada's regulatory regime for energy projects, particularly recent amendments to the Fisheries Act that were long requested by our membership and helped modernize project approvals for new electricity infrastructure projects," concluded Marchi.
CEA appreciates the open debate on these issues that has taken place during the election campaign, including a notable exchange on electricity during the Munk Leader's debate. CEA hopes that a transparent and inclusive discussion - and consultation - will be the hallmark of any proposals made in the 42nd Parliament.