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Flynn has doubts over new number continued from p.1 committee investigating the cancelled plant and another in Mississauga before the 2011 election. Andersen's number, calculated by OPA staff, is higher than the $241 million calculated for the government by NERA Economic Consulting in the last month. "I guarantee that these numbers will continue to evolve and be debated as more information becomes available," Andersen said. The difference in estimates, which Andersen said were prepared because there is "a lot of scrutiny" over the cancellation costs, is due to different methodologies used by the OPA and NERA. Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn doubts the reliability of the new number. "I don't think the town of Oakville has been well served by the Ontario Power Authority right from the RFP (request for proposal) process, through to the site selection, the cancellation of the plant, to the negotiation of the settlement. Now, we seem to be getting a different set of numbers from this organization every week," he said. Flynn said the organization first offered a figure of $40 million, then several weeks later it had an estimate of between $33 million and $136 million. Last week, it announced another set of numbers and again this latest tally. "That's why I'm really happy we're sending the MTO Approved OAKVILLE'S DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL provincial auditor in so somebody working on our behalf is doing the numbers because I want to get to the final numbers myself," he said. "The government has given the impression the $40 million was the number," said New Democrat MPP Peter Tabuns. Premier Kathleen Wynne has acknowledged the plant cancellations, prompted by community opposition, were "politically motivated" to save Liberal seats in the 2011 election. That vote saw the Liberals reduced to a minority. Wynne was to testify before the committee yesterday afternoon. Flynn reiterated to the Oakville Beaver Tuesday the decision to scrap the Oakville power plant was not a seat saver. "The cancelling of the plant in Mississauga was a political decision that was made by the campaign team," he said. "Somehow the media has dragged the Oakville plant into that political decision definition. I'm confident that wasn't the intent of the Premier. The media is just putting these two plants in the same category. Our decision was made over a year before the election. There was no sense that it was going to make or break the election." Two weeks ago, Auditor General Jim McCarter released a report saying the cost to cancel the Mississauga plant and move it to Sarnia is $275 million -- 45 per cent higher than the government claimed. Oakville Beaver file photo (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog) Former Ontario Energy Minister Brad Duguid shakes hands with Mayor Rob Burton while Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn (right) and Mississauga South MPP Charles Sousa (left) stand by as the announcement is made that the proposed gas-fired power plant would not be built anywhere in Oakville or the GTA. 9 | Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Without Compromise The Best Price for Driver Training in Town · Maximum Insurance Discount · Easy Payment Plan 21 · Patience and Courtesy Is Our Virtue YEARS YEARS · Modern Dual-Controlled Car · Course Fee May Be Tax Deductible EXPERIENCE · Driving Tests Arranged · Specialist In Teaching Nervous Beginner WEEKEND COURSE (Pictured from left to right) Lindsay, Agatha, Lily, Pat, Jeena, David, Sarah, Greg, Kristin, Rachel, Tina, Matthew and in the foreground, Enzo and Linda May 4-5,11-12 May 25-26, Jun 1-2 All Lessons are Private 905.469.8880 · drivingedge.ca · info@drivingedge.ca 2448 Lakeshore Rd. West · Unit 18, 2nd Floor $ DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE *Promotional price subject to change anytime. 400* + HST COMING SOON TO ATELIER...DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE'S ONLY COLOUR BAR! Come in for your FREE colour consultation. In our new consulting area we advise you on a colour correction, highlights or full colour. Our staff are highly trained in this area of expertise. Ask us about INOA, the hair colour of the future, perfect for sensitive scalps, it is Amonia-Free permanent hair colour. Labelled as the #1 professional colour brand worldwide. Meet our new stylist Matthew Jonathan, stylist/colour technician and Pat Wingson, esthetician. P U B L I S H E D T H R E E T I M E S A W E E K Canada's award-winning newspaper is recognized as Oakville's leading source for news, information and advertising in the community PLUS Complimentary Keratin Protein Meet Jeena and Kristin Our new talent treatment for that smooth silky shine Gift certificates available for Mother`s Day www.oakvillebeaver.com 905-845-3824 A t e l i e r salon OFF Committed to supporting our town Each year, The Oakville Beaver contributes over $300,000 in support of our community 25% colour (Includes highlights, full colour or colour correction) with new talent 301 Robinson Street Oakville 905.845.1911