Canada has put $4.5 billion on the table to develop the Atlantic Loop, but it may not be exactly as advertised, says a spokesperson for Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.
“The proposal from the federal government requires Nova Scotia ratepayers to pay back the $4.5 billion,” press secretary Megan Byrd said in a statement to CBC News.
“The payment would be in the form of a long-term loan that is repayable by Nova Scotians. It would also see Nova Scotians paying for infrastructure in Quebec. We obviously cannot support a proposal where Nova Scotians pay more.”
A federal information package promoting the Atlantic Loop provided
