The National Citizens Coalition was disgusted to learn of the total costs associated with the Ontario Liberals’ controversial decision to cancel the construction of two power plants. According to Ontario’s Auditor General the final cost may range anywhere from $950-million to $1.1-billion.
"The Ontario Liberals initially claimed that the cost to cancel the power plants would be $40-million,” says Peter Coleman, President and CEO of the National Citizens Coalition. “It is time for this government to stop hiding from this scandal and face the music. Taxpayers want justice.”
The Ontario Liberal party has been reluctant to hand over documents relating to the power-plant fiasco – particularly anything relating to the anticipated costs of the decision.
“This is not just poor oversight – this is criminal activity and violation of the public trust at the highest level,” continues Coleman. “We are demanding a full criminal investigation into this matter including the efforts to cover-up the true costs and mislead taxpayers.”
Since the Ontario Liberals took office ten years ago the provincial debt has risen by more than $120-billion.
“This government has completely lost touch with hard-working taxpayers,” adds Coleman. “It is long past time for a change in Ontario.”
