According to Global News, the government of Manitoba, Canada, has proposed charging crypto mining companies and data centers double electricity rates, along with granting the government the right to cut off power to miners during peak usage periods. The reasoning behind this is the massive energy consumption of these operations and their limited contribution to the local economy. This move has faced strong opposition from mining operators, who claim it will lead to the bankruptcy of many compliant businesses. In recent years, several Canadian provinces have tightened mining policies—Quebec has already implemented double electricity rates, while British Columbia has outright banned new mining facilities from connecting to the grid. https://(wublock123.com)/news/manitoba-proposes-double-power-rates-for-crypto-miners-peak-outage-rights-60088