Debates of May 10, 2007 (day 4)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In following my Member's statement today about the concern of Tamerlane not being able to hook up to clean hydro energy, Mr. Speaker, I have questions to the Minister of the Power Corp. The first question would be: Can the Minister of the Power Corp tell me if the Power Corporation is mandated to make a profit and how do they justify not selling surplus power to Tamerlane Ventures? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. The honourable Minister responsible for the Power Corporation, Mr. Krutko.

Return To Question 45-15(6): Sale Of Hydroelectric Power To Tamerlane Ventures

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we are in the business to make a profit and we have definitely been working with Tamerlane with regard to discussions we have had with them to trying to assist by supplying power. Again, we do have to work out a power purchase agreement and make sure they do have the project.

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. Supplementary, Mr. Hawkins.

Supplementary To Question 45-15(6): Sale Of Hydroelectric Power To Tamerlane Ventures

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Minister brings interesting news, because the vice-president had just recently told me that they are not in any type of discussions to formalize any type of power agreement. So could the Minister at least take back this as a commitment to look into this a little further and to make sure that we are proceeding with this? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Krutko.

Further Return To Question 45-15(6): Sale Of Hydroelectric Power To Tamerlane Ventures

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I will commit to meeting with the Power Corp, but I have spoken with my office this morning and they have informed me that they are in discussions with Tamerlane in working out an agreement. Thank you.