In this article contributed to The Globe and Mail, Adonis Yatchew discusses the state of Ontario’s electricity industry in response to the Auditor-General’s report which identified several issues. Yatchew suggests the government endow the Ontario Energy Board with increased independence and authority to regulate the electricity sector, noting that the intrinsic tensions created by “intertwining policy-making with regulation and implementation” are exacerbated in an industry where assets are long-lived. To read the article, click here.
Special interests vs. the public interest: The cost of STR restrictions on households, cities, and visitors
STRs have provided a competitive alternative to hotels, helping owners earn income and afford their homes. They also support local jobs and businesses and...