Petition:
Implementing concrete actions to ensure a reliable and safe electricity network in the Outaouais region

Petition text

WHEREAS, over the past decade, residents of the Outaouais region have faced recurrent power outages that disrupt their daily lives;

WHEREAS, among Québec’s 104 Regional County Municipalities (RCMs), three in Outaouais (Papineau, Collines-de-l’Outaouais  and Pontiac) have recorded the highest average annual number of power outage hours  over the past five years, nearing 40 hours;

WHEREAS these failures, even in clear weather, inconvenience the population, entail  significant costs (loss of food, purchase of generators ) and can endanger vulnerable individuals who depend on a constant and reliable electricity supply;

WHEREAS these frequent interruptions are mainly caused by a lack of adequate  maintenance (such as clearing) of overhead lines, which undermines the reliability of the electrical grid, and that  Hydro-Québec’s current vegetation management plan appears insufficient to address the situation within a reasonable timeframe;

WHEREAS, it is essential that concrete actions be quickly implemented to ensure a reliable and safe electrical grid for all;

We, the undersigned, ask the Government of Québec to:

• implement an emergency action plan for the Outaouais region;
• increase investments in the maintenance and modernization of the electrical grid, specifically in the Outaouais region;
• plan regular inspections to prevent major failures;
• accelerate the replacement of outdated or damaged lines;
• prioritize the region’s resilience against extreme weather events.

The signing period for this petition is over.

Signing deadline : December 4, 2025

Number of signatures : 312

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