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The Holt Liberals’ plan to beef up the powers of an independent advocate on energy rates is getting a positive review from one former public intervener.
Independent office would be allowed to focus on helping N.B. Power’s residential and small business customers
Jacques Poitras · CBC News
· Posted: May 27, 2026 2:18 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago
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Peter Hyslop, who used to appear before regulators two decades ago, mostly supports the new plan from the Liberals. (Pat Richard/CBC News file photo)
The Holt Liberals’ plan to beef up the powers of an independent advocate on energy rates is getting a positive review from one former public intervener.
Peter Hyslop, who used to appear before regulators two decades ago, says the legislation to create a consumer advocate for the energy sector will fix a flaw in the system.
“I would say it’s quite progressive legislation,” said Hyslop, a Hartland lawyer who was appointed public intervener by a previous Progressive Conservative government.
“I may have some minor quibbles, but overall I think it gives the residential consumer and small business a fighting chance,
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