NB panel reviews debt-laden public power utility finances
Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am
The New Brunswick government has appointed a three-member panel to examine its debt-ridden public power utility. The review aims to uncover the root causes behind mounting liabilities and to offer workable solutions for fiscal stability, sparking hopes for a more secure utility future.
The New Brunswick government has announced a three-person team who will lead a review of the province's debt-laden public power utility.
FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has announced a three-person team who will lead a review of the province's debt-laden public power utility.
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