The government’s patience has reached its limit: it is invoking a gag order to force the rapid adoption of Bill 69 on energy.

For several days now, the government has been laying the groundwork for the adoption, invoking closure for the bill, which aims to give Hydro-Québec free rein to increase its electricity production. Investments of nearly $200 billion are planned between now and 2035.

Energy Minister Christine Fréchette argued that its rapid adoption will save $6 billion on the wind energy strategy, estimated at $30 billion.

Premier François Legault has promised the creation of “good jobs” if the bill is passed before the summer.

However, the opposition parties are highly critical of the bill, considering it poorly drafted. The PQ and Québec Solidarity have even called for its ou

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