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E-61 Letters of Comment dated September 24, 2005 from the following:

A. Mons Anne Maria Fulop Brad Bossack Dan Ferguson Daryl J. Clayton Dorothy Miller Elaine Hatch Gerald Udson Gord Wilson Hermann Meyer Honor Jones J.L. Oja Jim & Rhonda McDougall Jing Vance & Brent Vance John A. & Susan J. Barrett Josiane Ochman

Kathie J. Oud M & H Hillert Mariusz Petrykowski Mark Groen Mary & Harry Hill Matthew Alexander Michael Kruse Noreen Hawksworth Paul Tones Richard Smiley Steve Coffin Terri Lube The Hamiltons Tinus Boer Waren Chapman Wendy Bergerud

E-61

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KMI_Terasen Acquisition

Smith, Constance BCUC:EX

From: [email protected]

Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 7:43 PM

To: Commission Secretary BCUC:EX

Subject: eNorthernBC: A postcard from a concerned BC citizen re: Sale of Terasen Gas

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I am writing to protest the sale of Terasen Gas to the US company Kinder Morgan. The sale must be approved by the BC Utilities Commission which will hold hearings on the sale and so it is still possible to stop.

My Specific Concern: The short term cash injection from this sale will in no way benefit the province in the long run. Selling off a huge investment of our energy resources to our neighbour to the south, whose present and previous governments have shown little regard for the environment and to giving Canadians a fare shake, promises to have dire consequences.

A. Mons 3196 Heather Street Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 3K3 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.

KMI - Terasen AcquisitionExhibit E-61






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My Specific Concern: The potential sale of Terasen Gas to a foreign owned company is absolutely unacceptable! It is unconscionable for the Campbell goverment to support it. What a crime!

Anne Maria Fulop - Private Citizen #203 - 1009 Howay Street New Westminster, BC V3M 6R1 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.



From: Brad Bossack [[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:14 AM


Subject: NO! to Terasen gas sell-out:

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Add my name to those outraged by the consideration of selling our resource rights to U.S. Kinder Morgan. Brad Bossack P.O. Box 1837 Tumbler Ridge, B.C. V0C 2W0


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From: [email protected] on behalf of Dan Ferguson [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:07 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EX

I am most concerend about the future of British Columbia andask that you say, "NO" to the selling of Terasen Gas. Thank you, Dan Ferguson ----------------------------------------Upgrade your account today for increased storage; mailforwarding or POP enabled e-mail with automatic virusscanning. Visithttp://www.canada.com/email/premiumservices.html for moreinformation.



From: daryl [[email protected]]



Subject: proposed sale of BC Natural Gas resource to offshore interests

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9/25/2005

Please let me know what is happening -- I hear of a proposed sale of Terasun Gas to a US corporation. I am very concerned that BC could lose control of Natural Gas, an essential resource -- this is BC, where we have very severe cold winters. Gas has become a primary and sole heat source for most of the province I believe, as has the electric control of our heating devices. I am very strongly opposed to any sales of our resources to offshore investors. I can still hardly believe that control of a large section of BC Hydro is in Bermuda, a country which does not even have an extradition treaty with Canada. I understand that we cannot expect to be able to use lawful intervention if that company or individuals within it act contrary to Canadian law. I do not trust any U.S. company would consider our dependance on fuels, stay within the limits of NAFTA, or listen to decisions of the BCUC, considering the softwood experience. I am not sure that even that the BC Government won't try to find a way to get around BCUC rulings. The logical and best scenario would be that B.C. buys Terasun. Please let me know of any developments, and when we can expect to have a public hearing on this issue. Daryl J. Clayton, 3555 Sage Drive, Kamloops BC V2B 7K4



From: Gerald Miller [[email protected]]



Subject: Terasen Gas Sale

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9/25/2005

I was born in B.C. and strongly oppose Terasan Gas being sold to the U.S.A. Sincerely Dorothy Miller Campbell River, B.C.



From: Elaine [[email protected]]


To: Commission Secretary BCUC:EX; [email protected]

Subject: selling of teresen

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9/25/2005

For the love of God, I urge you to stop the sale of Teresen to Kinder Morgan, an American company. Not only do I not want anymore Canadian anything sold to the americans, I seriously doubt this is an environmentally conscientious organiziation that will benefit the Okanagan. They won't! Elaine hatch.


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From: Gerald Hudson [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 10:26 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: KMI_Terasen Inc. Aquisition

Dear sir,I strongly oppose this sale. I believe that this natural resource serviceshould remain in Canadian control.Sincerely,Gerald Hudson,Realtor, Cranbrook, BC







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My Specific Concern: Please stop the sale of Terasen Gas to the United States. Our natural resources must be left in control of British Columbians. The forefathers of this province paid and sacrificed for the development of these resources to better the future of British Columbians. To hand over control to a U.S. based company would be a travesty. Gord Wilson

Gord Wilson 10862 162 A St. Surrey, B.C. V4N-1N9 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.



From: Hermann Meyer [[email protected]]



Subject: Terasen Sale

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9/25/2005

Hi, Just thought I'd voice my feelings regarding the sale of BC owned Terasen Gas to Texas-based Kinder Morgan. without open public hearings in every region of our province. Whether or not you want to believe it or not this proposed sale will affect every family and thousands of businesses in British Columbia like it or not. There is no use in denying the facts. All indications at this time seem to show that this sale is to slip through under the public radar to avoid serious scrutiny of the deal. It is already common knowledge that Terasen Gas executives are awarding themselves big financial bonuses in anticipation of this sale, while the public is left with skyrocketing gas bills and little or no say in a deal that could have serious environmental implications. According to media reports, an internal Terasen Gas memo indicates that senior Terasen executives "are poised to cash in stock options worth $20 million if shareholders approve the transactions at meetings in Vancouver on October 18." Last week, that you the BCUC approved a 13-per-cent hike in natural gas prices Terasen charges to B.C. consumers. Well, I as a Terasen customer and many others should be heard and at the very least also benefit from those benefits, it is a travesty of democracy and justice to deny public hearings and to allow such outrages increases in natural gas pricing when it clearly shows that this increase is not to cover the increase in natural gas prices but to feather the nest of company executives. I'd also like to remind the B.C. Utilities Commission that our energy resources belong to all the people of British Columbia. And British Columbians have right to speak out on this sale and have their voices heard before a B.C. based company is sold off to an American conglomerate. It appears that you also need to reminded that there many elderly and disabled people that just plain can not afford to heat their homes with the prices you approved, ask yourself what would you do if you were in their place? I have a very ill mother of 86 years of age that can not absorb the proposed increases, how can you say to her that tough luck lady you're just going to have freeze. I'm sure there many others that are in the same position, I can't for the like of me believe that nothing can be done, yes things can be done but no body has the backbone to actually stand up for the people whom all of you have sworn to serve. Well. I have news for you, you are failing on all counts and should resign in shame your posts immediately. --



From: honor jones [[email protected]]



Subject: Terasen sale

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9/25/2005

Please Mr. Commissioner, We have sold off enough of our children's heritance. Say absolutely NO NO NO NO to this sale to the Americans. We just cannot afford to let our energy control go out of the country, PLEASE, decide NO, . and I am not affiliated with any political party. I'm Just intelligent. Honor Jones. Mrs.



From: Ravenspel [[email protected]]



Subject: No Sale!!!!

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9/25/2005

As a citizen of BC I am adamantly opposed to the sale of Terasen to Kinder Morgan. This is another attack on the people of BC by the self-serving and uncaring moguls in "government" and it has to stop. We know what you are doing, we are watching. J.L. Oja


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From: [email protected]: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:59 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Sale of Terasen Gas

Dear Sir,

Please consider this email as my strong objection to the sale of Terasen Gas to Kinder Morgan. I do not believe this sale to be in the best interests of Canadians and BC residents and business in particular. Kinder Morgan's pipeline safety record certainly leaves a lot to be desired and it seems unlikely they would maintain better compliance in Canada.

Our natural resources are increasingly coming under control of American interests. What safeguards do we really have that Canadian interests will be protected if and when natural gas supplies become in short supply…I believe we all know the "National Interests of the United States take precedence over all other matters and agreements, i.e. the Softwood Lumber Dispute.

We request that you do not approve the Kinder Morgan bid to purchase Terasen Gas in the "National Interests of Canada".

Jim and Rhonda McDougall784 Georgia DriveCampbell River, BC V9H 1S3







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My Specific Concern: This message to the BC Utilities Commission: Please rule not in favour of PROFIT and politics but in self preservation and keeping our country(Canada) in tact. Kinder Morgan is so determined to rape and plunder us that we, British Columbians and our future generations will suffer the consequences.Look at the CN Rail car accident in the Squamish. Now, the event and consequence has been swept under the carpet. (CN Rail has been bought by a US company.)This sale must be halted. This Liberal govt of Gordon Campbell has left British Columbians without even a roof over our heads while the very water we drink from belongs to the US bullies.When is the annexation of BC and or Canada going to stop? This is selling our very souls to foreigners by our own elected leaders, the earthround we step on is sold right under our feet. This is NOT what we elected our polital leaders to do. From Jing Vance, Brent Vance

Jing Vance, Brent Vance 1956 South Road Gabriola, BC V0R 1X6 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.



From: Al Barrett [[email protected]]



Cc: [email protected]; Cantelon.MLA, Ron LASS:EX; OfficeofthePremier, Office PREM:EX; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Subject: Stop the sale of Terasen Gas

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Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in order to share my deepest concern regarding the sale of Terasen Inc. to Kinder Morgan Inc., which you will soon be asked to approve.

Since the implementation of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, I have witnessed the increasing loss of control over the country’s energy resources and its infrastructures. From the elimination of the 25-year contingency reserve provision, to the implementation of the proportional sharing provision, most of Canada’s energy decisions have resulted in our country losing sovereignty over our resources.

This sale will undoubtedly rob B.C. communities of the power to influence future energy decisions in the province. It will also reinforce the view that Canadians are, in effect, becoming tenants in their own land. Canada needs to protect its basic natural resources to ensure prosperity for our future generations.

I urge you to prevent this deal by refusing to ratify it until such time as an exhaustive evaluation of Canada’s energy situation is completed and provincial – and national – energy strategies are drafted and adopted. As the U.S. Administration is keen to highlight, control of energy resources will be the struggle of the future. Canada needs to start preparing for this struggle and defending infrastructures built and paid for by the Canadian public.

Sincerely, concerned Canadians

John A. & Susan J. Barrett

4832 Fillinger Cres,

Nanaimo BC

V9V 1K1

250 756 7917



From: Josiane Ochman [[email protected]]



Subject: Proposed Sale of Terasen Gas

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Hello: I am absolutely outraged at the proposed sale of Terasen Gas. I have heard all the arguments, which I won't repeat here, since you've probably heard them as well. As a taxpayer, consumer and concerned Canadian I strongly believe that natural resources should stay in Canadian hands. Bill Vander Zalm had, at least, insured that only 20% could be owned by foreigners. Apparently the Campbell government felt that was a bad idea and not in the interest of British Columbians so it did away with this garantee. How can we combat this idea that anything good for corporations is necessarily good for citizens. The world is littered with examples where that has not been the case. No sooner was the proposed sale announced that a tidy rate increase was put in and APPROVED! I thought that you were supposed to protect the interest of the people you serve - I'm certainly concerned that this does not appear to be the case. This is possibly one of the stupidest decision, amongst many others, that this government, in its rush to neoliberalize our resources, has ever contemplated. Yet it is not too late to act. I urge you to take a closer look at this deal and its implications for the future. Do you seriously trust the U.S to put the interests of citizens of another country first. Just look at their record since NAFTA - look at the softwood lumber rulings and their total disregard and arrogance in dealing with this matter to OUR satisfaction. This is a rotten deal - it stinks and I'm worried that you won't smell it till it's far too late to do anything about it. Sincerely, Josiane Ochman


From: Kathie

Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11 :21 AM KMI - Terasen Acquisition

Exhibit E-61 To: Commission Secretary BCUC:EX

Subject: Terasen Sale to Kinder-Morgan

Please say NO to this sale. I am a concerned BC long time resident and I worry about Kinder Morgan's environmental record as well as losing control of our resources to the US.Sincerely Ms. Kathie Oud David Cres






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My Specific Concern: This is absolutely disgusting. You are selling out B.C. and not taking care of our own residents. What about our young people. What is going to be left for them. We need to have a backbone and stand up to the US. I might as well go homestead somewhere out in the woods. Make the right decision. Don't Sell Our Gas Company.

M & H Hillert 847 Glengarry Cres. Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 6P3 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.



From: mario [[email protected]]


To: [email protected]

Cc: Commission Secretary BCUC:EX

Subject: Say No to Terasen sale

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I am asking that you block the proposed Terasen sale in BC. This seems to be short sighted move that will benefit private interests at the expense of the people of Canada. In this time of energy uncertainly Canadian national interests must be rule other interests. Thanking you in Advance, Mariusz Petrykowski 16 Beth Crs. Chatham,Ontario N7L 5A7


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From: Mark Groen [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 7:11 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Terasen

I am opposed to the sale of Terasen to Kinder Morgan.

After losing our phone, electric, and ferry services to privatizationand the increased costs and union breaking associated with same, the gaspipelines would be controlled from outside from the sale and it'sanother nail in the coffin of sovereignty.

Sincerely,

Mark Groen

604-780-6917Box 57Bowen Island, B.C.,V0N 1G0 Canada


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From: mary & harry hill [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 8:00 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: re sale of natural gas

To whom it may concern:

Please prevent Gordon Campbell's government from selling our publicowned natural gas to the American owned

company Terasen. Thankyou . H.M.HILL


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From: [email protected]: Saturday, September 24, 2005 5:43 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Terasen Gas Sale

Dear Sirs,

I have been reading about the pending sale of Terasen Gas to a US Company. This is absolutely frightening! Will you not be happy until Canada has no control whatsoever over its' resources? This does not bode well for our future! It is pretty obvious that the Americans do not care about what they do, and how it affects others. What will Canada do when we don't have enough natural gas of our own?

The United States has shown their colors quite clearly that they are not interested in playing fair and have absolutely no concern for Canada, whether it be for our beef, our lumber, our water, or our natural gas.

Wake up and smell the coffee!!! It is time to put a stop to this!

Matthew Alexander


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From: [email protected]: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:20 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: stop the sale of Terasen

M. Sectretary,

This is an email to urge you to halt the sale of BC energy provider Terasan to US interests. In this time of wildly uncertain energy costs, development and supply Canada needs to think about it's own interests and the interests of its people and keep control of it's energy providers.

The money that was invested by the people of British Columbia should not be wasted by giving up this precious public resourse to those who would exploit it to the ends of a foreign power.

Say NO to the US company Kinder Morgan's attempt to purchase the resource and protect BC and Canada's interests. Is that not what the people of BC voted the Liberal Government in for?

Michael Kruseconcerned citizan



From: Noreen Hawksworth [[email protected]]



Subject: Teresen Gas

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It is quite obvious that the Government of B.C. does not value the future of British Columbians. Its sell sell sell all out valuable resources. This is one more resourse we will have no controll over. I do not understand how selling our profits to a very large corporation in the United States is going to help the people of British Columbia. I realize Teresen Gas is a private company but with the help of this Government who have made is possible for the whole resourse to be sold to the United States is just wrong. Yours truly Noreen Hawksworth


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From: [email protected]: Saturday, September 24, 2005 9:38 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Concerned about our Resources

Dear Sir/Madame,

As a concerned Canadian citizen, I demand that our governments stopssale of our natural resources to American companies. The Americans do notrespect the rules of NAFTA (see softwod issues). How can we put ourselve insuch a position whereas the Americans can have more rights to our naturalresources than we do? Stop this madness and stop the sale of Terasan. Stopselling my country to the highest bidder! And when they sue us as part of aprovision of NAFTA, tell them to go to hell.

Sincerely,

Paul Tones


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From: R Smiley [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:42 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: The sale of Terasen to Kinder-Morgan

Sirs,

This sale is a betrayal of British Columbian interests, and nothing less than an act of treason. We have already been informed that a pending request for price increases will double the cost of heating with natural gas to our consumers, most of whom (for example pensioners) will not receive any compensation or increase in benefits.

True, my mother owns her house, but she still has to eat. Others aren't in such fortunate circumstances.

Say no to the sale.

yours truly

Richard Smiley



From: coffin [[email protected]]



Subject: Terasen Sale to American Company-- Public Hearings

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9/25/2005

Dear Sir/Madam, I respectfully urge you to hold public hearings about the possible sale of Terasen Gas to an American company (Texas-based Kinder-Morgan). It is obvious why this purchase is of interest to Americans but what about doing what is best for British Columbians? This is our utility and our resource. The public needs a say in it's sale. B.C. needs to maintain control of the pipelines. Our control over this important resource is at stake here. Again I strongly urge you to hold public hearings into the possible sale of Terasen Gas. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely, Steve Coffin 3886 Phyllis Road North Vancouver, BC







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My Specific Concern: I believe that we as canadians should retain at least some of our own natural resources.We do not wish to become americans or to be controlled by them.Let us keep at least som eof our country ours.

terri lube 372 corless cres prince george, bc v2m 5y1 Copies To: The Premiere of BC BC Utility Commission Industry Canada-Investment Review Division Bob Simpson, MLA, Cariboo North Rich Coleman, BC Minister of Forests Vancouver Sun Vancouver Province Victoria Times Colonist Prince George Citizen Prince George Free Press Quesnel Cariboo Observer The Quesnel Advisor Williams Lake Tribune 100 Mile House Free Press * Sent from the Terasen Gas Petition on eNorthernBC.com.



From: L.Hamilton [[email protected]]



Subject: No To Terasen Sale

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9/25/2005

Please add these small but significant voices to the growing out-cry of the potential sale of Terasen Gas to the American multinational Kinder Morgan. As 2nd and 3rd generation BC’ers we strongly feel that this sale will only just further weaken our ability as British Columbians to control our own destiny overall. Terasen Gas remaining in the hands of British Columbians for the long term is more of a benefit to each and every citizen rather than a select few wealthy CEO’s. At this point we would politely ask that the BCUC stop this sale at once to allow British Columbians a continuation of control of what is inherently the citizens of British Columbia to begin with. We also would like to point out that there was no mandate for the current British Columbian Government to sell off this public asset. With such high stakes at risk here, at the very least there should have been a province wide referendum on this very important issue. Yours Truly, Lindsay Hamilton Corinna Hamilton James Hamilton #210-330 Cedar St. New Westminster BC V3L-3P1 604-525-9767 …………………………. Roland Gerak Sandy Hamilton-Gerak Norma Hamilton


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From: Tinus Boer [[email protected]]



Subject: Sale of Utilities ot other than Canadians

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9/25/2005

I request that you review your decision to not hold public meetings for the selling of B.C.'s gas utilities to other than a B.C. controlled company. I am adamently against selling any of our utilities to outside companies and have a right to express this opinion to those who make the decisions. Tinus Boer 32974 Bracken Ave. Mission, B.C. V2V 2S3

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From: Julie Lahti [[email protected]]



Subject: Terasen

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9/25/2005

I would like to inform you of my opposition to Terasen being sold to American interests. Canadian resources need to be in Canadian hands. Thanks, Warren Chapman, 931 McDonald St., Duncan, B.C., V9L 1Z2 [email protected]


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From: Bergerud & Roland [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:09 AMTo: Commission Secretary BCUC:EXSubject: Sale of Terasen Gas

I would like some information on the advantages and disadvantages of selling Terasen Gas to interests outside of BC. And, I would like to know why you think it would be in the best interests of the citizens of BC to sell Terasen Gas, if that, in fact is what you are planning on allowing.

Wendy Bergerud1183 Wicklow PlaceVictoria BC V8X 4M8


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