As a large industrial pulp…

As a large industrial pulp manufacturer in Northwestern Ontario, this program has been extremely effective in helping us to reduce our energy costs in order to remain competitive in a very challenging sector. We would support the program extension in the spirit of allowing for increased cost controls at our facility and other large industrial manufacturers in the north. This program can help to ensure sustainable economic growth in the North.

The impacts of the pandemic have been felt globally and has put an increased demand on pulp and paper products. We have been fortunate to continue our operations in the context of an essential business, however, in order to maintain a sustainable, viable operation providing significant employment in a small northern town, we must continue with a focused effort on cost reductions. The extension of this program can offer some relief for industrial electricity users aiding operations to continue competitively .