VANCOUVER (CP) - Alcan has won full-party status in a lawsuit launched by the town of Kitimat against the B.C. government over the company's use of hydro power.
Alcan sought to be included as a full party in the legal action, but a lower court judge ruled it deserved only intervenor status. The B.C. Appeal Court has overturned that decision, saying Alcan has a lot at stake in the case and should be considered a full respondent.
The District of Kitimat is challenging a government order that allows Alcan to sell power from its Nechako hydro station instead of requiring the company to use the power to make aluminum and create jobs.
Kitimat claims the power should be used for the development and benefit of B.C.'s northwest, not to make profits for Alcan.
Mayor Richard Wozney says the population of his town has dropped by up to 3,000 since Alcan started selling power while cutting back on aluminum production.
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