Hydro-Québec is being urged to waive unpaid electricity bills of members of Indigenous communities in Quebec.
This is one of the recommendations in a report the utility received on July 24.
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In 2024, Hydro-Québec mandated former Quebec Superior Court justice François Rolland to study bill collection practices in certain Indigenous communities.
Rolland made eight recommendations, including that Hydro-Québec transfer unpaid bills to the communities and let them decide whether or not to collect the money.
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He also recommended improving communication with communities, increasing funding to energy efficiency programs and providing more training for Hydro-Québec staff on Indigenous realities.
Hydro-Québec says that it is reviewing the recommendations.
Just say no, if i dont pay my Hydro bill, guess what happens. Its time to cut the cord.
Welfare from birth till death, never changes
For a people that believe they totally are self sufficient, they sure need babysitting all the time. Cut em loose.
Here is a recommendation pay your bills or no power for you. How’s that for returning to your bloody traditional ways.
Must be nice. The rest of us get our Hydro cut off. This bunch gets off free. Really getting sick and tired of the double standard.