Topic:"Intervenor Participation" in M12273

Matter No. M12273 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act - and - IN THE MATTER OF: Board inquiry into Nova Scotia Power’s Cybersecurity Incident NOTICE OF INTERVENTION OF: SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE TAKE NOTICE th...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate intervenes in a proceeding under the Public Utilities Act regarding Nova Scotia Power’s cybersecurity incident, representing three classes of small businesses. The intervention highlights potential impacts on small business interests and seeks to ensure their concerns are addressed in the regulatory process.

Ian MacMillan [email protected] Document Number: 323355 FORMAL INTERVENORS CONSUMER ADVOCATE David J. Roberts Counsel Pink Larkin [email protected] 1463 South Park Street, Suite 201 PO Box 36036 Michael Murphy Halifax, NS B3J 3S9...

AI summary The document lists formal intervenors in a Nova Scotia regulatory proceeding, including consumer and small business advocates, consultants, and the Department of Energy. Key participants include legal counsel from Pink Larkin, Blackburn Law, and Daymark Energy Advisor, along with DOE representative Thomas Kayter.

However, the Board’s engagement of advisors and consultants generally includes obligations to maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of information received in the performance of their engagement. That said, NS Power’s acknowledgement...

AI summary The Board emphasizes confidentiality obligations for advisors and consultants while allowing intervenors with formal standing to review confidential materials under a confidentiality undertaking. NS Power is directed to submit a draft undertaking, and the Board acknowledges the sensitivity of its confidential submissions, permitting objections to redactions.

Jamie MacGillivray, CEO [email protected] January 20, 2026 MacGillivray Law - New Glasgow 134 Provost Street PO Box 753 Via Email: [email protected] New Glasgow, NS B2H 2P7 Ph: 902-755-0398 Fax: 902-755-2813 Crystal...

AI summary A notice of intention to intervene in a regulatory proceeding is submitted by MacGillivray Law to the Nova Scotia Energy Board, accompanied by an affidavit. The email requests confirmation of receipt and offers to provide a hard copy if needed.

2025 M12273 NOVA SCOTIA ENERGY BOARD IN THE MATTER OF: The Public Utilities Act, R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 380, as amended, and IN THE MATTER OF: A Board Inquiry into Nova Scotia Power’s Cybersecurity Incident NOTICE OF INTERVENTION Danielle Frase...

AI summary A Notice of Intervention is filed by Danielle Fraser, represented by MacGillivray Law Office, seeking intervenor status in a proceeding related to Nova Scotia Power’s 2025 cybersecurity incident. The notice highlights the relevance of findings from this proceeding (M12273) to a proposed class action concerning data breaches and billing issues, with over 12,563 affected customers.

under Section 20 of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act RSNS 2024 where Ms. Fraser respectfully requests that she be granted status as an Intervenor in this proceeding and permitted to participate. Jamie MacGillivray MacGillivray Law Offi...

AI summary Ms. Fraser seeks intervenor status in a Nova Scotia Energy Board proceeding under Section 20 of the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act. Jamie MacGillivray, representing her, submits the request to the Board's Regulatory Affairs Officer.

AFFIDAVIT I, ElisaAkcakiryan, of the City of Halifax Regional Municipality, in the Province ofNova Scotia, make oath and give evidence as follows: 1. I am an Articled Clerk with MacGillivray Law Office Incorporated ("MacGillivray Law"). I...

AI summary An affidavit from Elisa Akcakiryan of MacGillivray Law supports a Notice of Intervention for Danielle Fraser's class action against Nova Scotia Power, filed in December 2025. The class action overlaps with the Board's investigation, and Akcakiryan's role involved receiving complaints but not verifying their accuracy.

hat changes in household energy usage, including switching to alternative heating sources, were not reflected in estimated billing, which they understood to be based on prior years' usage. LIMITATIONS OF MY ROLE 17. I did not: a. assess th...

AI summary An affidavit outlines the limited role of Elisa Akcakiryan in organizing communications related to Nova Scotia Power's cybersecurity incident. It clarifies she did not assess individual bills or calculate damages, but provided context for the Nova Scotia Energy Board regarding intervenor status requests. The document is part of a regulatory inquiry under the Public Utilities Act.

n - MacGillivray Law Date: January 22, 2026 11:18:23 AM Attachments: image002.png image003.png image004.png Good morning, The Board received a request for intervenor status from MacGillivray Law in this proceeding. The documents received:...

AI summary The Nova Scotia Energy Board seeks objections to MacGillivray Law's late request for intervenor status in a proceeding. Documents have been posted online, with objections due by January 27, 2026. The notice emphasizes secure file submission requirements.

XTERNAL EMAIL / COURRIEL EXTERNE Exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking on links / Faites preuve de prudence si vous ouvrez une pièce jointe ou cliquez sur un lien Dear Ms. Henwood, Please find attached MacGillivray Law’s No...

AI summary Elisa Akcakiryan from MacGillivray Law submits a Notice of Intervention and Affidavit for filing in Energy Board Matter M12273, requesting further information if needed.

PO Box 910 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 2W5 January 27, 2026 Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 Re: M12273 – Nova Scotia Energy Board – Board of Inquiry Int...

AI summary The letter argues that Ms. Fraser's application for intervenor status in the cyber security inquiry should be rejected, as her class proceeding is not certified and her intent is to gather information for her case, not to contribute diverse viewpoints to the Board's decision-making.

ns of outstanding matters. See, for example, the decision of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal (per: Fichaud, J.A.) in R. v. Chehil, 2009 NSCA 85 (at paragraphs 21 and 23). January 27, 2026 C. Henwood In the subject process, important reside...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate will represent residential customer interests, while Ms. Fraser's request to intervene is denied due to her intent to use the information in another proceeding. Blake Williams, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, concludes the letter.

ervenor status is a discretionary exercise of the authority of the Board. The Consumer Advocate submits the Board should consider the following factors in exercising that discretion. 1. The proposed Intervenor is requesting Intervenor stat...

AI summary The Consumer Advocate argues that granting Intervenor status to a party seeking to advance claims in a civil court proceeding would conflict with the Board's objective of reviewing Nova Scotia Power's compliance with statutory obligations following a cyber security incident. The proposed Intervenor represents affected customers but has differing objectives.

tion which was filed with the Notice of Intervention, as “all customers of Nova Scotia Power whose personal information or electricity billing was affected by the cyber security incident”. 3. The Energy and Regulatory Boards Act provides tha...

AI summary The text outlines procedures for addressing a cybersecurity incident affecting Nova Scotia Power customers, referencing the Energy and Regulatory Boards Act, the roles of the Consumer and Small Business Advocates, the Letters of Comment process, and potential public hearings. It emphasizes stakeholder engagement and regulatory oversight in the inquiry.

Blackburn Law Inc. January 27, 2026 VIA EMAIL Ms. Crystal Henwood Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Energy Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3rd Floor Halifax NS B3J 3S3 Dear Ms. Henwood: Re: M12273 - Board Inquiry into NS Power Inc. 's Cybersec...

AI summary The Small Business Advocate rejects Danielle Fraser's request to be an intervenor in M12273, arguing her notice fails to specify issues she intends to address. The Board's rules require intervenors to state their interests and issues, and public findings of fact would already be accessible, making intervenor status unnecessary for Fraser.

EDFORD HOUSE, SUNNYSIDE MALL, 1595 BEDFORD HIGHWAY, BEDFORD, NOVA SCOTIA B4A 3Y4 matter. As such, it would appear that Ms. Fraser has not satisfied the requirements to be approved as an intervenor. Yours truly, Melissa P. MacAdam Small Bus...

AI summary The document states that Ms. Fraser has not met the requirements to be approved as an intervenor in the proceeding. Melissa P. MacAdam, Small Business Advocate, is the signatory of the letter.

are not matters that this Board can adjudicate, and we agree with the objection of NSP that participation in this regulatory proceeding is neither necessary nor appropriate for pursuing those claims. We thank the Board for its consideratio...

AI summary The text states that certain claims are outside the Board's jurisdiction, aligning with NSP's objection to their adjudication. It acknowledges the Board's consideration of Ms. Fraser's intervention request and expresses anticipation for the inquiry's outcome.