Incoming premier Doug Ford says he is delivering on his campaign promise to keep the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station open until 2024.
In a news conference at the generating station Thursday morning, the premier-designate said the move would protect thousands of jobs.
He says 4,500 jobs in Durham Region and an additional 3,000 jobs province-wide depend on the plant.
“We would protect these local jobs because this is a win-win for all of Ontario,” Ford said. “Low cost energy generated here in Pickering will lead to $600 million in savings on your hydro bills by 2024.”
While those savings figures have been confirmed by Ontario Power Generation, the Crown corporation that manages the plant, some environmental groups say the station should be shut down as soon as possible.
CBC News – June 21, 2018.
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