Regional Chair applauds expansion of new clean energy nuclear project in Clarington

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“We are pleased with the recent announcement from the Government of Ontario and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) on their plans to build three additional small modular reactors (SMR) at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Clarington.

The benefits of the expansion of OPG’s SMR fleet at its Darlington site will be felt across the country. It will help to meet growing electricity demands; achieve climate change goals; and create high quality jobs that will have a lasting impact on our local economy for generations to come.

This investment will continue to attract some of the largest and most innovative companies in the energy industry; and some of the brightest and most talented students in Canada to pursue unique nuclear post-secondary degree programs.

We are—and will continue to be—at the forefront of decarbonizing waste and energy systems; breaking ground and leading the way in innovation to build a healthy and prosperous tomorrow.

Please join me in celebrating the skilled work being done in our region to drive advancements in nuclear energy—not just for Durham, but for Canada."

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