(Peoples Alliance Party Leader Kris Austin)
(File Photo)
People's Alliance party leader Kris Austin wants to make sure no government has the power to sell off N-B Power in the future -- so -- he's pitching the idea of making New Brunswickers full fledged shareholders in the provincial utility.
Austin floated the promise during a campaign stop in the city -- and -- he tells CHSJ News there are ways to keep power rates in line while paying down the utility's debt load.
Austin also suggested his party would provide relief from provincial income taxes for a three year period for new small businesses -- he made the commitment during a noon hour session with the Board of Trade.