With the emerging global consensus that the path to a net-zero emission future will require a dramatic expansion of nuclear power, the Society has been engaged with stakeholders and policymakers inside and outside of Ontario’s borders. Many of Canada’s provinces are looking for opportunities to expand their electricity generation beyond oil, gas and coal. For these provinces, Ontario’s nuclear generation has great appeal.
The Society has been actively involved in lobbying, advocacy, and education surrounding Canada’s nuclear industry. Organizing tours of Society-represented nuclear plants has been a significant and successful part of our outreach strategy.
In July, Society President Rebecca Caron led a delegation on a three-day tour of six nuclear facilities across Ontario. Sites visited included the NWMO’s Discover & Demonstration Centre, the McMaster University research reactor, Bruce Power’s Bruce A reactor, OPG's Western Waste Management site, BWXT Peterborough, and Cameco’s Port Hope Conversion Facility.
On the tours were representatives from Saskatchewan, including the MPP for Regina South Albert, Aleana Young, and Nathaniel Cole, Strategic Advisor for the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour. Also present were representatives from the Ontario NDP, the Ontario Federation of Labour and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.
Attendees took a first-hand look at the nuclear life cycle in Canada and the unionized Canadian supply chain associated with CANDU technology.
