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I am writing on behalf of Grey Bruce Health Services (GBHS) to ensure that Bruce Power continues to play an integral part of this province’s Long-Term Energy Plan.

As the world’s largest operating nuclear generating facility, Bruce Power provides 30 per cent of Ontario’s electricity at a lower cost than other forms of residential power.

In addition to their key role as a provider of reliable, affordable, clean energy, Bruce Power is an excellent corporate and community partner.

GBHS has six hospitals in the Grey Bruce Region, and we have a long standing relationship with Bruce Power. We have collaborated on a wide range of initiatives to support quality health care and emergency services in this area.

Bruce Power has made significant investments in health care infrastructure, including financial support for the redevelopment of our Southampton Emergency Department and laboratory, and made a major investment in the recently renovated GBHS Cancer Centre at the Owen Sound Hospital.

Bruce Power has invested in physician recruitment and retention activities to ensure that we can attract physicians to support our hospitals and provide primary care to residents in this region. Bruce Power also works with us and other healthcare partners to build capacity for our emergency preparedness program and to assist with training staff in disaster management.

Our healthcare services and our communities have benefited from Bruce Power’s services and we look forward to their continued role in Ontario’s Long-Term Energy Plan.

Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at lthurston@gbhs.on.ca.

Thank you.

Lance Thurston

President & CEO

Grey Bruce Health Services

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