Happy,

In the Fall economic Statement, the Ford Gov't supports pipeline construction. But then there is the Trudeau factor.

In regards to a potential Quebec-Ontario Hydro deal, I think back to what was said by Alan Coutts in June of this year. The comment about Coutts waiting to negotiate a better hydro rate with the Province. He can do that even more so if the province does a deal with Quebec

From June 2018

"A summer-long wait to choose a smelter site would afford Noront an opportunity to negotiate a favourable industrial hydro rate with the province for its Ring of Fire projects and get acquainted with the new cabinet of the incoming Doug Ford government, slated to be sworn in June 29."

https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/regional-news/far-north-ring-of-fire/noront-drags-out-ferrochrome-smelter-site-pick-968215

A hydro deal would benefit Mushkegowuk FN  too. A good link below to re-read.

http://mininglifeonline.net/news_view_5099.html