CANADIAN NUCLEAR ASSOCIATION TOUTS ONTARIO’S NUCLEAR ADVANTAGE

OTTAWA (February 24, 2017) – The Canadian Nuclear Association has launched a new website to educate the public and governments about Ontario’s Nuclear Advantage.

You can learn more about the benefits of nuclear at www.OntariosNuclearAdvantage.com.

This campaign coincides with the $25 billion refurbishment programs at the Darlington and Bruce Power nuclear stations and the extension of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station to 2024.

« When it comes to providing reliable, low-cost, clean power with jobs and world-class innovation, nuclear power provides us with a significant advantage and is the right choice for Ontarians, » said CNA President Dr. John Barrett.

« Nuclear is a key part of Ontario’s long-term, low-carbon energy system, » he added. « Together, Ontario’s three nuclear generating stations provide 10 million homes with electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 30 per cent below the average cost of clean electricity in Ontario. »

Last year, nuclear power provided 62 per cent of Ontario’s electricity. It’s the backbone of Ontario’s electricity system that provides families and businesses with a low-cost source of clean electricity.

It’s important we get the facts out about the advantages of nuclear power and set the record straight about its contribution as a low-cost energy provider.

Nuclear energy also helps keep the air we breathe clean.  Ontario’s nuclear sector is a world leader in the supply of cobalt-60 to support leading edge health care technology around the world.

We hope through this factual website you will learn more about Ontario’s nuclear advantage.

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For more information:

Paul Hebert
Director of Communications
(613) 237-4262
hebertp@cna.ca