Having a secure supply of…

Having a secure supply of economical electrical power is important to the both the Ontario and Canadian economies. Nuclear energy has historically been a key pillar of Ontario’s electricity mix and should in the foreseeable future continue to provide Ontarians with a supply of clean electricity.  As greenhouse gas emissions continue to be a major cause of global warming, we as a society, we must do everything we can to minimize the production of these gasses to the greatest extent possible.  This includes both in the production of our electricity and eventually discontinuing the use of hydrocarbon powered vehicles.  As we start the transition to electric vehicles the province's electrical power usage will once again see significant increases.  Nuclear power generating stations, although expensive to construct, have proven to be a safe, economical, and a reliable source of power for the province.  This is important if we want to stimulate the growth of new industry here in Ontario.  The nuclear industry in Canada continues to produce an exceptionally trained workforce that is extremely safety conscious, well above what most other industries have achieved to date.

With Pickering Nuclear Generating Station nearing the end of its life expectancy, the government must consider adding new nuclear plants to assure Ontario has a clean source of baseline power in the future.  The foundation of our economy is our infrastructure.  A good transportation system (roads, shipping, rail, and air), a safe economical power system, robust telecommunication systems, a clean and secure water supply, strong emergency and public health services are all key to our maintaining a prosperous society.

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