Sanctions

Market participants who are found in breach of the market rules or reliability standards may be subject to enforcement sanctions if MACD considers it appropriate. Such possible enforcement sanctions range from non-compliance letters to financial penalties. Persistent breaches may result in de-registration, suspension or termination of the right to participate in the market.

A key goal of enforcement is to encourage compliance which benefits the reliability of the IESO-controlled grid and operations of the IESO-administered markets. In considering the appropriate financial penalty in cases where a penalty is the chosen sanction, Chapter 3, section 6.2.7 of the market rules requires MACD to consider a range of factors such as: actual or potential impacts on the market, other participants and reliability; “the presence and quality” of the market participant’s compliance program; and other factors. Market participants who have developed effective Internal Compliance Programs (ICPs) reduce the likelihood of committing breaches and being subject to enforcement actions.

Below is a list of enforcement sanctions that have been applied by MACD.