Wataynikaneyap Power

Wataynikaneyap Power is a licensed transmission company, majority-owned by a partnership of 24 First Nations in partnership with Fortis Inc. and other private investors, regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. To connect remote 17 First Nations to the electrical grid, Wataynikaneyap Power is managing construction and operating approximately 1,800 kilometres of transmission line and 22 substations in northwestern Ontario. The project is the largest First Natios majority-owned infrastructure project in Canada’s history. The 24 First Nations also established Opiikapawiin Services to lead the community engagement and participation for the Project. FortisOntario Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc., acts as the project manager through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc.