ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD in the MATTER of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and in the MATTER of an Application by Hydro One Networ
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Filed: 20180601 EB-2017-0364 Book of Authorities of the Métis Nation of Ontario ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 AND IN THE MATTER OF an Application by Hydro One Networks Inc. pursuant to s. 92 of the OEB Act for an Order or Orders granting leave to construct new transmission facilities (“Lake Superior Link”) in northwester Ontario; AND IN THE MATTER OF an Application by Hydro One Networks Inc. pursuant to s. 97 of the OEB Act for an Order granting approval of the forms of the agreement offered or to be offered to affected landowners. BOOK OF AUTHORITIES OF THE MÉTIS NATION OF ONTARIO June 1, 2018 PAPE SALTER TEILLET LLP 546 Euclid Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2T2 Jason T. Madden Tel.: 416-916-3853 Fax: 416-916-3726 [email protected] Megan Strachan Tel.: 647-827-1697 Fax: 416-916-3726 [email protected] Counsel for the Intervenor Métis Nation of Ontario INDEX Book of Authorities of the Métis Nation of Ontario TABLE OF CONTENTS Tab Item 1. Letter from the Ministry of Energy to Ontario Energy Board, November 26, 2011 2. Letter from the Minister of Energy to Ontario Power Authority, August 25, 2011 3. Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan, “Building Our Clean Future,” 2010 (excerpts) 4. Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan, “Achieving Balance,” December 2013 (excerpts) 5. Ontario’s Long Term Energy Plan 2017, “Delivering Fairness and Choice,” 2017 (excerpts) 6. Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, SO 1998, c 15 Sched B 7. Ontario Energy Board, EB-2011-0140, Phase 1 Decision and Order, July 12, 2012 8. Ontario Energy Board, EB-2011-0140, East-West Tie Line Designation, Phase 2 Decision and Order, July 12, 2012 9. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation v Enbridge Pipelines Inc, 2017 SCC 41, [2017] SCJ No 41 (QL) 10. Clyde River (Hamlet) v Petroleum Geo-Services Inc, 2017 SCC 40, [2017] SCJ No 40 (QL) 11. Daniels v Canada (Indian Affairs and Northern Development), 2016 SCC 12, [2016] SCJ No 12 (QL) 12. Gitxsan First Nation v British Columbia (Minister of Forests), 2002 BCSC 1701, [2002] BCJ No 2761 (QL) 13. Haida Nation v British Columbia (Minister of Forests) 2004 SCC 73, [2004] SCJ No 70 (QL) 14. Long Plain First Nation v Canada (Attorney General), 2015 FCA 177, [2015] FCJ No 961 (QL) 15. Manitoba Metis Federation Inc v Canada (Attorney General), 2013 SCC 14, [2013] SCJ No 14 (QL) 16. Mikisew Cree First Nation v Canada (Minister of Canadian Heritage), 2005 SCC 69, [2005] SCJ No 71 (QL) Book of Authorities of the Métis Nation of Ontario TABLE OF CONTENTS Tab Item 17. R v Powley, 2003 SCC 43, [2003] SCJ No 43 (QL) 18. Rio Tinto Alcan Inc v Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, 2010 SCC 43, [2010] SCJ No 43 (QL) ii Tab 1 Ministry of Energy Ministere de l'Energie RECEIVED Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre {ni 4"' Floor, Hearst Block 4° etage, edifice Hearst HA.( 3 1 2011 900 Bay Street 900, rue Bay j_'i'1,l:Cmll,. Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Ontario Tel.: 416-327-6758 Tel.: 416 327-6758 CHAIR Fax: 416-327-67 54 Telec.: 416 327-6754 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD MAR 2 92011 MC-2011-1537 Ms Cynthia Chaplin Chair Ontario Energy Board PO Box 2319 2300 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4P 1 E4 Dear Ms Chaplin: Ontario's Long-Term Energy Plan, published November 23, 2010, identified five priority transmission projects based on the advice of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). Among the five priority projects is the East-West Tie, identified by the OPA primarily to meet the need of maintaining long-term system reliability in Northwest Ontario. Consistent with the intents identified in the Long-Term Energy Plan, I am writing to express the Government's interest that the Ontario Energy Board ("the Board") undertakes a designation process to select the most qualified and cost-effective transmission company to develop the East-West Tie. The Board's Policy Framework for Transmission Project Development Plans is well suited to apply to the East-West Tie project. Such an approach would allow transmitters to move ahead on development work in a timely manner, encourage new entrants to transmission in Ontario and bring additional resources for project development. It will also support competition in transmission in Ontario to drive economic efficiency for the benefit of ratepayers. A designation process for the East-West Tie also promotes the Board's electricity objectives of protecting the interests of consumers with respect to prices and of promoting cost-effectiveness in the transmission of electricity. In respect of those particular ends, and given the location and value of the East-West Tie in ensuring reliability and maintaining efficiency and flexibility of the system, I would expect that the weighting of decision criteria in the Board's designation process takes into account the significance of aboriginal participation to the delivery of the transmission project, as well as a proponent's ability to carry out the procedural aspects of Crown consultation . ../cont'd -2- As the Board has noted in its framework, the starting point for transmission project development planning should be an informed, effective plan from the province's transmission planner, the OPA. As such, it would be prudent for the Board to request further analysis for the East-West Tie from the OPA to support initiation of a designation process. Sincerely, Brad Duguid Minister Tab 2 Ministry of Energy Ministere de l'Energie Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre 4th Floor, Hearst Block 4° etage, edifice Hearst 900 Bay Street 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Tel.: 416-327-6758 Tel.: 416 327-6758 Fax: 416-327-6754 Telec. : 416 327-6754 August 25, 2011 Mr. Colin Andersen Chief Executive Officer Ontario Power Authority 1600-120 Adelaide Street West Toronto, ON M5H 1T1 Dear Mr. Andersen: Re: Amending Previous September 24, 2009 Direction Regarding Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program to Include Capacity funding for Participation on Transmission Projects l write pursuant to my authority as the Minister of Energy in order to exercise the statutory powers of ministerial direction which I have in respect of the Ontario Power Authority (the "OPA") under subsection 25_32 (4.5) of the Electricity Act, 1998 and to provide the OPA with further direction regarding the Aboriginal Energy Partnerships Program (the "AEPP") as first established by the minister's direction of September 24, 2009. In its Long-Term Energy Plan ("LTEP"), Ontario recognized the importance of a modern and reliable transmission system in achieving the province's key electricity sector objectives. The L TEP identified five priority transmission projects to integrate renewables, meet provincial demand growth and ensure reliable service. The OPA has also been directed to prepare a plan for remote community connections and will plan and study additional transmission projects as demand and changes to supply require. Accordingly, I hereby direct the OPA to adjust the AEPP to provide funding support to Aboriginal communities that are exploring equity positions in future, planned, major transmission lines in Ontario where OPA has identified a need for transmission capacity. Funding preference for this initiative should be given to Aboriginal communities where these lines cross a community's traditional territory. The initiative shaH be open to Aboriginal communities as defined by the Feed-in Tariff Program rules. Aboriginal communities applying to the program developed by the OPA under this initiative must be: a) partnered with or exploring a partnership with c;l licensed transmitter in Ontario orb) a licensed transmitter in Ontario or seeking to become one. Further, the OPA shall establish a reasonable timeframe for reimbursement of eligible costs incurred between November 23, 2010 and the date the program developed by the OPA under this initiative is launched. In carrying out this initiative the OPA wm make available up to $500,000 in total funding for each transmission line. Funding for this initiative shall come from within existing funding levels established to deliver the AEPP. In addition, the OPA shall develop appropriate program criteria to carry out this initiative. This direction is effective and binding as of the date hereof. Sincerely, /} /'"'t n · (-7 lLI) µ'.//( { ·/~ ' . I Brad Duguid Minister Tab 3 Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan Building Our Clean Energy Future table of contents Foreword ............................................................................2 Overview ............................................................................5 1. Demand ........................................................................12 2. Supply ..........................................................................16 3. Conservation .................................................................37 4. Reliable Transmission/Modern Distribution ........................41 Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan Energy Long-Term Ontario’s 5. Aboriginal Communities ..................................................48 6. Energy in Ontario’s Economy — Capital Investments ...........51 7. Electricity Prices .............................................................57 Appendix One: Who Does What Appendix Two: Consultations and Next Steps Appendix Three: Installed Capacity Glossary 1 5 aboriginal Existing Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 support programs will communities be adjusted to ensure that aboriginal communities can take advantage of these opportunities. Aboriginal participation levels will also be reviewed during the regular FIT program review to determine whether