Society President Rebecca Caron participated last month in a panel organized by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) at the Broadbent Institute's annual Progress Summit.
President Caron spoke about the importance of securing long-term plans from government for the development of energy infrastructure. These plans need to be maintained despite the highs and lows in the economy. The Society knows that Ontario has seen the consequences of allowing short-term thinking to trump long-term project planning. If it weren’t for the cancellation of the planned Darlington B build more than a decade ago, we would have a ten-year head start on the construction of new nuclear and we would be burning far less fossil fuels in Ontario to power our electricity grid.
Building made-in-Canada nuclear is a strong investment in our economy and Canada’s energy independence. The Society is grateful to the Broadbent Institute for the opportunity to participate in a great event.
