Hydro One scores Gold in Indigenous relations; moves forward on three priority projects – EB Mag
November 2, 2023 – Hydro One has achieved Gold-level certification for Progressive Aboriginal Relations from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) for its commitment “to building lasting, strong and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities”.
“I admire the dedication of Hydro One to further economic growth and opportunities for Indigenous business,” said Tabatha Bull, president & CEO, CCAB. “We have awarded Gold status to fewer than 25 companies in Canada and, with a Gold status achievement, companies like Hydro One are role models for their approach in Indigenous relations.”
In related news, Hydro One’s transmission licence is being amended so that it can get to work on developing and constructing three new priority transmission lines in northeast and eastern Ontario to meet growing electricity demand. The company has been collaborating with First Nations on early planning; together, they will advance the development and construction phases of the projects.
Three priority projects, listed below, aim to support capacity constraints and growing electricity demands in sectors including transportation, mining, steel, and manufacturing:
