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Our clients are at the heart of our business. Cathcart Advisors Inc. has the privilege of working with a number of industries, ranging from the public, regulated and private sectors. We pride ourselves in our unwavering commitment to our clients, as well as on the quality of the work that we provide.

 

 

 

A selection of our projects includes:

 

Rate Regulation Advisory Services

 

MANITOBA HYDRO ELECTRIC BOARD

 

  • 2019/20 Electric Rate Application
  • 2017/18 & 2018/19 General Rate Application
  • 2016 Cost of Service Methodology Review Submission
  • 2015/16 & 2016/17 General Rate Application - Interim Rate Increase for April 1, 2016
  • 2014/15 & 2015/16 Manitoba Hydro General Rate Application
  • Needs For Alternatives To (NFAT) of Manitoba Hydro’s $20 billion Preferred Development Plan: 2013-2014
  • 2011/12 & 2012/13 Manitoba Hydro General Rate Application
  • Revised Diesel Zone Rates: 2011
  • Diesel-generated electricity rates for Northern Manitoba communities: 2010
  • 2009/10 Manitoba Hydro  Conditional Rate Increase Application: 2009
  • Energy Intensive Industrial Rate Application: 2009
  • 2008/09 Manitoba Hydro General Rate Application
  • Lower Income Energy Efficiency Programs: 2007 and ongoing
  • An Application to Review Manitoba Hydro’s Cost of Service Study Methodologies: 2006
  • 2003/04 & 2004/05 Manitoba Hydro General Rate Application
  • Status Update Application to Review Manitoba Hydro Rates and the Integration Activities of the Acquisition of Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. by Manitoba Hydro: 2002-2003

 

 

CENTRA GAS MANITOBA INC.

 

CAI has worked on the following Centra Gas Applications:

 

  • 2019/20  Centra Gas General Rate Application
  • 2015/16 Centra Gas Cost of Gas Application
  • 2013/14  Centra Gas General Rate Application
  • Centra Gas Transportation & Storage Portfolio Application: 2012
  • 2011/12 Centra Gas Cost of Gas Application
  • Review and Vary Application Related to Hedging of Primary Gas: 2010
  • 2010/11 Centra Gas Cost of Gas Application
  • 2009/10 and 2010/11 Centra Gas General Rate Application
  • Fixed Rate and Fixed Term Natural Gas Supply Contracts Application: 2008
  • Review of Retail Natural Gas Market Competitive Landscape: 2007
  • 2007/08 and 2008/09 Centra Gas General Rate Application
  • 2005/06 & 2006/07 Centra Gas. General Rate Application
  • 2003/04 Centra Gas General Rate Application
  • 2002/03 Centra Gas Cost of Gas Application
  • 2001/02 Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. General Rate Application
  • Application for establishment of a Rate Setting Methodology and Rate Setting Process for Primary Gas: 2000
  • Application of Centra Gas to offer a Western Transportation Service and Associated Agency Billing and Collection Service: 2000
  • Review of Centra Gas’ Price Management Policy & Plan related to Derivative Hedging Activities: 1999
  • Centra Gas Feasibility Cost Assumption Application: 1998
  • 1998 Centra Gas. General Rate Application
  • Generic Hearing to Review the Role of Centra Gas Manitoba Inc in the  Natural Gas Supply Procurement, Transportation and Storage Function:  1997/98
  • Franchise expansion applications 1997–2015, including expansion to natural gas services into rural Manitoba

 

 

MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE

 

CAI has worked on the following MPI Applications:

  • Annual MPI Rate Applications:  1997 to 2021
  • Review of the Integrated Cost Allocation Methodology between Competitive lines and Basic (2013/14 GRA)
  • Application for changes to the Driver Safety Rating System: 2009
  • Special Hearing on Claims Cost Attribution Methodology - Loss Transfer Methodology: 2005

 

 

OTHER REGULATORY EXPERIENCE

 

CAI has worked on the following projects:

 

  • Establishment of Rates for the Issuance of Pay Day Loans Rate in Manitoba: 2016, 2013, 2010
  • Review of Water & Sewer Rate Applications for Municipalities in Manitoba
  • Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board: Rate related tax deferral issues and 2006 General Rate Application of Nova Scotia Power Inc.: 2006
  • Union Gas, Ontario: Review of affiliate transaction charges and its compliance with the Ontario Energy Board's Affiliated Relationship Code: 2007
  • Vermont Electric Division of a Major US Utility: Accounting function management, including improved monthly analyses and associated regulatory reporting processes (processes were also adopted by all other properties): 1999-2000

 

 

Strategic Planning

  • Personal Care Homes in Manitoba
  • CanWest Global Ballpark

 

 

Business Valuation

  • Insurance Companies
  • IT Consulting Firms
  • Motorsport Retailer
  • Landscaping Services

 

 

Special Projects

  • Working collaboratively with Econometric Research Limited (ERL) on Economic Impact Studies for:
    • Major International Events
    • Federal Crown Corporations
    • Not-for-profit Organizations
    • Universities
    • The City of Calgary 2017 World Expo
  • Arbitration for United Steel Workers versus Vale INCO Limited

 

 

 

 

Tel: (204) 488 8444