Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Gary Doer is a former premier of Manitoba and a former Canadian ambassador to the United States. There’s an old Western Canadian saying: It’s always easier to curl from behind the glass. This has often applied to building hydroelectric projects in Canada: High capital costs lead the news; early assessments rarely feature the long-term benefits of low domestic rates, dependability and exports. But hydro’s importance in providing for two-thirds of Canada’s renewable energy requires a full analysis of costs and benefits.