NOACC applauds decision to delay open market.

• Position: Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce - Brief Article

The Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) is applauding the provincial government's decision to delay deregulation of the electricity market until the spring of 2002.

Concerned for major industries that will be faced with huge hydlro bills, NOACC officials say competition may be good in the long run, but there is a danger of rates going up too much. Higher costs will hurt big area employers like Thunder Bay's Bowater pulp and paper...