Liberals sell 60% of Hydro One to fund transit

by The Bulldog • April 15, 2015

The Ontario Liberal government will sell off 60 percent of Hydro One to fund transit infrastructure, according to reports Wednesday night. It will be announced Thursday, April 16, 2015. Globe and Mail Hamilton Spectator

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