What do Canadians mean by 'Hydro'?

It means electricity. In Canada, most of the population lives within a narrow strip a few hundred kilometers wide near the US border stretching thousands of kilometers west-east. But the country also extends for hundreds of kilometers northwards. read more

Hydro is a common phrase among Canadians when referring to electricity. Most likely, it is still used today out of habit. However, it was commonly associated with electricity obtained from dams on rivers, water falls, etc. read more

The sole company, before deregulation, that provided it, was usually called something like Ontario Hydro or New Brunswick Hydro, depending on the province. Hence the short form hydro even if that power is by nuclear or even coal generators. read more