Speaking recently with CTV News, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG's Energy Group, discussed the challenges and long-term implications associated with expanding Canada's electricity grid infrastructure as provinces work to meet growing energy demands and transition toward cleaner sources of power.

The piece explores how large-scale electricity grid expansion projects could improve reliability and efficiency over time, while also highlighting the significant costs, regulatory hurdles and lengthy development timelines involved. Thomas noted that while greater grid interconnectivity may ultimately benefit consumers, those advantages may take years to materialize.

"You're talking about projects that take years, if not decades, to plan, permit and build," said Thomas, noting that "in the long term, a more interconnected grid could create efficiencies and improve reliability, but consumers may not see the benefits immediately."

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