and energy poverty. “Now is the time to build
momentum so the government’s agenda,
and Canadians, can benefit from clean nu-
clear solutions,” says Dr. Barrett. “Canada has
the expertise, the resources, the proven tech-
nologies, the regulatory framework, the expe-
rience of working with local and Indigenous
communities, the creativity, the desire and the
vision.”
In order for Canada to meet its GHG emissions
targets, it must continue to invest in low-car-
bon sources. The CNA is pleased with the Gov-
ernment of Ontario’s nuclear refurbishment
investment. At over $25 billion, it is the largest
clean-technology investment in the country
and will provide clean electricity for another
30 to 40 years, supporting increased deploy-
ment of renewables and further reducing our
reliance on fossil fuels. Continuing operations
at Pickering to 2024 alone will avoid eight mil-
lion tonnes of GHG emissions, which is equal
to taking 490,000 cars off Ontario roads.
“Canada is one of only
a few top-tier nuclear
countries, meaning countries
that have capabilities across
the whole spectrum of civil
nuclear technology.”
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Dr. John Barrett
President and CEO, CNA
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