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OP-ED: Doug Ford’s net-zero fantasy costs Ontarians billions in electricity subsidies

"This year, Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government is subsidizing the cost of electricity in Ontario to the tune of $6.5 billion."

Feb 12, 2026
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Author: Dan McTeague

This year, Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government is subsidizing the cost of electricity in Ontario to the tune of $6.5 billion.

In other words, $6.5 billion in electricity costs this year will not appear on electricity bills, but will instead appear on the provincial books – ultimately to be paid for…

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