Ontario’s energy rates are on the rise and Doug Ford is to blame

October 30, 2025

QUEEN'S PARK — Mike Schreiner issued the following statement in response to the Ontario Energy Board announcement that household electricity rates are set to rise tomorrow:

“Tomorrow, Ontario electricity rates will go up again because the Ford government refuses to make the necessary changes to modernize Ontario’s aging grid. 

We need to expand and update Ontario’s electricity grid. The cheapest, fastest way to do that is to invest in Ontario-made wind, solar and energy storage solutions that will create jobs and lower bills for decades to come.

And yet, Doug Ford continues to ramp up expensive gas plants which cost consumers more, increases climate pollution and takes years to come online.

It’s not fair that everyday Ontarians keep getting stuck with higher electricity bills because Doug Ford refuses to take the bold action we need to lower costs and prepare for the future.”

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