A shift to renewable energy…

A shift to renewable energy will provide this province with jobs, world class skills, and technological know-how that will be an excellent export.

Just as in the past, we used and exported nuclear expertise and technology, we can become leaders in renewables.

Over forty years ago, we were implementing nuclear power as a stopgap until renewable technology came of age. It seemed plausible then, but in hindsight, had we put our efforts into renewable technology, we could now be world leaders. We could have used the exorbitant costs of nuclear to develop sustainable technology.

It's time to make the switch. Nuclear is costly in both capital and operating costs; disposal has never been completely satisfactory. As we have seen in other countries, there are dangers. Even with Candu reactors, there are dangers especially with the factors in staff performance.

Lets change to a track that would allow us to hold our heads high in terms of climate change, job creation and global leadership in sustainability.

Thank you

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