Projects

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:

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