Complaints from Ontario snowmobile clubs has forced the provincial government to reconsider a controversial policy. Transportation minister Glenn Murray confirmed that a decision to charge snowmobile clubs for use of hydro right-of-ways is under review. NDP critic Michael Mantha says its just one of a long line of policies that's hurting winter tourism in Ontario. Murray says the policy was put in place because of liability concerns raised by the Ministries of Infrastructure and Energy.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Snowmobile Club Complaints Heard
Complaints from Ontario snowmobile clubs has forced the provincial government to reconsider a controversial policy. Transportation minister Glenn Murray confirmed that a decision to charge snowmobile clubs for use of hydro right-of-ways is under review. NDP critic Michael Mantha says its just one of a long line of policies that's hurting winter tourism in Ontario. Murray says the policy was put in place because of liability concerns raised by the Ministries of Infrastructure and Energy.