Opposition to the Privatization of Hydro One - Howard Hampton and the New Democratic Party. Privatization of Ontario Hydro is most often discussed as a provincial issue that is rooted in the capital of Toronto. However, the selling off of Ontario Hydro plants in smaller communities of the province is an important aspect of the privatization. The leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, Howard Hampton, represents Rainy River, a community in which hundreds of Ontario Hydro workers and others stand to be affected by the changeover. In these areas that have by tradition had significant poverty, the prospect of higher hydro costs as well as lost employment should plants and existing services be closed or reorganized has particular importance. 5 pgs. 5 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 13187 Opposition to Privatization.doc Price: US$49.75