The Manitoba government is paying for a review into two controversial Manitoba Hydro projects.

Crown Services Minister Colleen Mayer announced today Gordon Campbell has been appointed to conduct an economic review into the planning and decision-making processes relating to the Keeyask Generation Project and Bipole III Transmission and Converter Stations Project.

“In particular, he will review actions taken prior to and during the construction of those projects. We have asked Mr. Campbell to make recommendations to ensure future projects are developed and managed in the best interests of all Manitobans,” says minister Mayer in a release.

Campbell is the former Premier of British Columbia and is currently the CEO of Hawksmuir International Partners.

The review has a $2.5-million budget. Campbell’s report is to come no later than December 31st, 2019.

A spokesperson for Mayer says the minister will have no further comment on this issue out of a respect for the independence of the investigation. This review is to build upon previous reviews by the Public Utilities Board and the Auditor General.