Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Executive compensation and governance controversy
CEO Mayo Schmidt's reported compensation became a central issue in the 2018 Ontario election. After the election, Schmidt retired and the company's board resigned during a government-supported governance overhaul.
2015
Privatization and infrastructure-condition controversy
The Auditor General of Ontario questioned the timing and implications of Hydro One's sale, reporting concerns about aging equipment, increasing outages, and significant repair requirements. The issue became part of the broader debate over whether a core electricity utility should remain publicly controlled.