The Quebec Energy Board recently authorized an average increase of 1.92% in electricity rates, effective April 1, 2007. Hydro-Québec had sought a 2.8% rise. Various consumer groups, business people and politicians said they were reasonably satisfied with the board’s ruling. But the fact remains that this measure contributes to Quebec’s relative impoverishment. The so-called “social pact” under which Quebec’s electricity demand must be met at the lowest possible price needs to be called into question. For the well-being of all citizens, rates have to be raised to match the true value of electricity.

The energetic development in Quebec must serve for a true creation of wealth.

A minority government elected in Quebec.

Elections 2007: results’ analysis.

The Jim Flaherty budget and equalization.

L’exercice auquel se sont livrés les trois principaux partis en publiant leur cadre financier respectif est utile pour éclairer le choix des électeurs mais on aurait souhaité plus de transparence. Les données qu’ils ont fournies permettent d’apprécier partiellement leur capacité de réaliser leurs engagements. Chacun des trois cadres financiers comporte des silences ou des imprécisions, de sorte qu’il n’est pas possible de porter un jugement péremptoire. De plus, les approches différentes n’autorisent pas une comparaison directe des cadres financiers, mais seulement un rapprochement.

Elections 2007: politicians’ promises.

Elections 2007: politicians and the injection of public funds.

Means to reduce Quebecers’ fiscal burden.

Does Montreal really need additional income?