Cross-provincial transmission infrastructure spearheaded by multi-province alliance

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"Last week, a first-of-its-kind agreement between a number of provinces and territories to build out Canada's cross-provincial transmission corridors was announced. It's a banner moment, and I'll be sure to keep you all informed as it develops."

Jack Burton, editor

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