Manitoba Hydro is getting back into the international consulting game.
On Monday, the Kinew government announced it was resuming operations for Hydro’s international consulting business, Manitoba Hydro International (MHI).
“This will bring in another source of revenue for Manitoba Hydro, keeping it public, and keeping rates low for you,” said Adrien Sala, minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro.
Manitoba Hydro International, a subsidiary of Manitoba Hydro, started in 1998. It provided utility consulting and technology solutions and products to international clients until February 2021 when the previous Conservative government appointed board at Hydro ordered the shut down of operations. At the time, Hydro said it was because of diminished revenues and pointed to a review, which illustrated the risk of doing business in politically unstable countries.
“The comprehensive review determined that MHI was operating in higher-risk international countries that exposed Manitoba customers to potential liabilities, including security risks for employees and …