Credit ratings agency warns against 'political interference' in Nova Scotia Power rate applications

NDP Leader Claudia Chender said the government has a history of making "short-term political decisions" around power rates that have "potentially disastrous long-term consequences."

She said her party has been calling on the government for years to make the necessary legislative changes to allow for a universal power rate, a rate that would be applicable for low-income customers.

"They've refused to act on that and yet they are willing to go forward and jeopardize the credit rating of the agency, which doesn't really help anyone," she told reporters.

"We need this government to get serious about making sure that everyone can afford power."

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