"Without public discourse, democracy is but a whisper."
Langara Dialogues presents a debate on whether private power has a
place on our rivers and in our economy. The debaters include Steve
Davis, president of the Independent Power Producers of B.C. and Gwen
Barlee of the Wilderness Committee.
Our rivers and the very future of public power for the benefit of the people and for the people are at risk in this election. The Run of River private power projects (PPP) are a hoax, and a power grab. We must oust the current government on May 12 if we care about these issues.
Hundreds of BC's rivers are at risk of being taken over by private power companies, with the result that both the rivers and public power are seriously jeopardized. Here are a few facts: