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Canada — Living: Utilities
Electricity prices vary widely by province. In Ontario, the Regulated Price Plan for 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026 sets time-of-use prices of 9.8 ¢/kWh off-peak, 15.7 ¢/kWh mid-peak and 20.3 ¢/kWh on-peak, and an ultra-low overnight price of 3.9 ¢/kWh from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; the Ontario Electricity Rebate is 23.5% from 1 November 2025. In Quebec, Hydro-Québec's Rate D from 1 April 2026 charges 7.065 ¢/kWh for the first tier (40 kWh multiplied by the days in the billing period) and 11.142 ¢/kWh above it, plus a 46.154 ¢ daily access charge. Gas, water and heating costs are not covered here.
Key facts
- Ontario time-of-use prices (1 Nov 2025–31 Oct 2026): off-peak 9.8 ¢/kWh, mid-peak 15.7 ¢/kWh, on-peak 20.3 ¢/kWh (Ontario Energy Board).
- Ontario ultra-low overnight price: 3.9 ¢/kWh from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day; weekend off-peak 9.8 ¢/kWh.
- Ontario Electricity Rebate: 23.5% from 1 November 2025.
- Hydro-Québec Rate D from 1 April 2026: 7.065 ¢/kWh for the first 40 kWh multiplied by days in the period, 11.142 ¢/kWh above, plus a 46.154 ¢ daily access charge.
- Ontario prices are reset each year on 1 November, so check the OEB site for the current schedule.
Costs
- Ontario ultra-low overnight electricity: 3.9 ¢/kWh
- Hydro-Québec Rate D, first tier: 7.065 ¢/kWh
Common mistakes
- Assuming one national electricity price — rates differ sharply between provinces and by time of day in Ontario.