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U.S.SoftwoodLumberDutiesWillIncreaseCostofHousingforAmericans
Today, Kevin Holland,Associate Minister
of Forestry and Forest Products, and Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development,JobCreationandTrade,issuedthe followingstatementinresponsetothelatestU.S. decisiononsoftwoodlumberduties.
“Ontario is deeply disappointed that the United States intends to drastically raise duty ratesonCanadiansoftwoodlumberexportslater this year. These unjustified and punitive measureswillraiseconstructioncostsandfurther
strain housing affordability for American families.
Ontario’s softwood lumber producers deliver high-quality and sustainably harvested building materials that support jobs, communities,andeconomicgrowthonbothsides of the border. The continued application – and now, escalation – of these duties is harmful to Ontario’s forest sector and to American consumersalike.
Ontario’sforestsectorisavitalpartofthe
economy and supports regional prosperity, generatingcloseto$23billioninrevenuein2022 and supporting more than 137,000 jobs. Continued trade barriers risk undermining this success. We remain firm that these duties should beliftedentirely.
Ontario continues to support the Canadian forest industry and free trade between ourtwocountries.”
OntarioTakingActiontoProtectWorkersAmidEconomicUncertainty
Province delivering support to businesses, while making Ontario the best place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business
The Ontario government is providing approximately $11 billion in relief and support for workers and businesses as it protects the province's economy from economic uncertainty and the impact of U.S.tariffs.
“In the face of President Trump's attacks on Ontario's
economy, our government will do whatever it takestoprotectOntarioworkersandbusinesses. Today's measures will help give workers and businesses the support they need in the face of growing economic uncertainty,” said Premier Doug Ford. “We can't control President Trump, but we're in full control of the kind of future we build for ourselves. The best way to protect Ontarioistobuildthemostcompetitiveeconomy in the G7, breaking down internal trade barriers anddiversifyingourtradesowecanbuildamore
resilient,prosperousandsecureprovince.”
As a first step to support workers and businesses,theprovinceis:
· Deferring select provincially administeredtaxesforsixmonthsfromApril1,2025,to October 1, 2025, giving businesses and job creators approximately $9 billion worth of cash flow they need to keep workers employed and weathertheeconomicturmoil.
· Through the Workplace Safety and Cont’donP.2
WhiteOwlFilmStudiostoHostNationalCanadianFilmDayCelebration
WhiteOwlFilmStudios,inproud partnership with REEL CANADA, will host a special National Canadian Film DayeventonWednesday,April16,2025, at its studio on Wahnapitae First Nation. Thisfreepubliccelebrationwillspotlight Canadian cinema, amplify Indigenous voices,andbringtogethertheculturaland creative communities of Northern Ontario.
Theeventwillincludeascreening oftheacclaimedNorthernOntariodrama The Road to Tophet, followed by a live Q&A with director Steve Schmidt. The program will open with a traditional smudge ceremony led by local communitymembers,andwillalsofeatureashort filmbyanemergingCanadianfilmmaker.
Event Details: Location: White Owl Film Studios, Wahnapitae First Nation (near Sudbury, ON) Date: Wednesday,April 16, 2025 Time: Doors openat1:30PM|Programbeginsat2:00 PM | Ends approximately 4:45 PM Admission: Free and open to the public Refreshments: Popcorn and beverages availableforpurchaseon-site
Bringing together educators, students,Indigenousleaders,filmmakers,
cultural organizations, and community members,thisgatheringisatributetothe stories that shape Canada's identity — past,present,andfuture.
"This event is a celebration of Canadian cinema, but also a deeper recognition of the stories that originate from this land," saysAxel Green, Public RelationsandAcquisitionsatWhiteOwl Film Studios. "By hosting it on WahnapitaeFirstNation,we'rehighlighting the importance of Indigenous leadership and cultural presence in the film industry."
Hosted as part of the nationwide National Canadian Film Day programming, the event is one of many taking place across the country on April 16. Organized by REEL CANADA, the annual initiative is the world's largest celebrationofCanadianfilm.
Membersofthepress,filmindustry professionals, and the general public are invited to attend. RSVP is requested byApril12,2025.
For interviews, media accreditation, or to RSVP, please contact: Axel Green Public Relations & Acquisitions WhiteOwlFilmStudios
OntarioTakingActiontoProtectWorkersAmidEconomicUncertainty
Cont’dfromP.1 Insurance Board (WSIB), issuing a further $2 billion rebate for safe employers to support businesses and help keep workers on the job, in addition to the previous $2 billion rebate distributedinMarch.
ToprotectOntario'seconomy,thegovernment will deliver on its mandate to break down internal trade barriers, make the province's economythemostcompetitiveintheG7,includingby speeding up timelines and approvals for development, as well as diversifying trading partners and helpingbusinessesiftheyneedtoretoolandretrain workersfornewcustomersinnewmarkets.
“WearereadytoprotectOntario'sworkers, businesses and families from the economic uncertainty of U.S.-imposed tariffs,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance. “Today's measureshelpOntariotoweatherthestormwhile continuing to build on our plan for ongoing prosperity.”
“In the last year, the WSIB provided historic, 50-year-low premiums to over 320,000 employersandsurplusrebatestoover280,000safe employers,” said David Piccini, Minister of
Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “Ontario is looking to provide further relief to employers through an additional distribution that will help them keep workers on thejobs,whatevercomesourwayfromPresident Trump.”
“In the face of economic uncertainty, Ontario stands ready with a plan that will defend the interests of our families and workers, protect our economy and jobs, and build a strong, stable future for generations to come.” said Vic Fedeli, MinisterofEconomicDevelopment,JobCreation andTrade.
Thegovernmentisreadytodowhateveris necessarytoprotectOntario.
Ontario is granting relief to businesses remitting taxes under Ontario's 10 businessfocused tax programs, including the Employer HealthTax,InsurancePremiumTax,GasolineTax, FuelTax,MiningTax,TobaccoTax,International FuelTaxAgreement,Beer,Wine&SpiritsTax,the Retail Sales Tax on Insurance Contracts and BenefitPlansandtheRaceTracksTax.
Providing up to $9 billion in cash flow support to about 80,000 Ontario businesses by
offering six months of interest and penalty relief willallowthemtotemporarilydelaypaymentsfor selectprovinciallyadministeredtaxes,givingthem more flexibility to deal with any challenges resultingfromU.S.tariffs.
Thesix-monthperiodbeginsApril1,2025, andendsOctober1,2025.Alltaxesowedmustbe paidbyOctober1,2025.
The WSIB surplus rebate announced last November returned $2 billion in surplus funds to Ontario businesses. Eligible businesses who are safeemployersreceivedtheirdistributionamount inMarch.
Last year, the government also provided additional support for workers by removing the $150 fee for apprentices taking their first Certificate of Qualification exam, saving each apprentice at least $330 in total when combined with other fee removals and deductions that the provincehasimplementedsince2019.
The province also unlocked $400 million in health and safety programs for workers and employers developed by the WSIB, to support workers and ensure they have the supports they require.
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Chapleau Moments
Chapleau Moments by Michael
MichaelMcMullenrecallsgoodtimesgrowingupinChapleau inthefiftieswhileearning'somerealmoney'too
by MichaelJ. Morris
J. Morris
Michael McMullen lived in Chapleau from 1952-54 when his father Keith came to work for the Austin Lumber company, but his rootsinthecommunitygobackto1885whenhis great great uncle Patrick Mulligan (and mine) arrivedandopenedoneofthefirstgeneralstores, called Murrays and Mulligan General Merchants.
AfterreadingMichael'sfamilyhistoryof his grandparents, William and May (Mulligan) McMullen, both of whom lived in Chapleau in theearlyyearsofthe20thCentury,Iaskedhimif Imightsharesomeofhisrecollectionsoflifein Chapleau. He agreed and his recollections capturemuchoflifeasitwasforusgrowingupin ChapleauduringtheearlyFifties.
"I have fond memories of that time and still have many friendships that have endured sincethen," Michaelwrote."Moreimportantly, Imetmywife,Alison,duringthisperiod.Sheis the daughter of Leslie and Margaret (Jack) McMillan and sister of David McMillan. Les was a CPR locomotive engineer who operated out of Chapleau for over 25 years, retiring in 1966." Mr. McMillan also served as a member ofChapleautownshipcouncil.
After arriving in Chapleau, Michael and hisparentslivedforatimeintheofficesofAustin Lumberonthesecondfloorofthebuildingatthe northwest corner of Birch and Young Streets. Their bedrooms were in two of the separate enclosed offices. "There was a Dominion store on the first floor. (later the Bank of Montreal). Years later I would discover that this was the building that Patrick Mulligan had rebuilt in 1895followingafireathisoriginalstoreonthis site."
"I remember the good times that a kid could have, particularly in a small town. There was a ball field behind the high school where everyone played ball on a summer evening, the natural ice arena, which was the place to go for skatingonaFridaynightandtoplayhockeyona Saturdayduringthewinter.
"Wealsoplayedroadhockeyonthesnow packed, icy streets, particularly on Aberdeen Street,notwithaball,butwitharealpuck.
"I remember playing bantam hockey for the Chapleau Huskies team when we won the
first Broomhead Trophy in 1953-54... It was an exciting 4-3 victory in overtime over the IOOF team....WewenttocelebrateattheBostonCafe where Harry (Boo Boo) Hong, one of my teammates got his mother to open their family restaurantforourcelebration.Thatgameisstill mentionedamongthoseofuswhoplayed."
He also recalled that it was on an empty lot to the west of the Boston Cafe that he first participated in building an outdoor skating/hockeyrink."BooBooHongaskedme, and several others to help him and his brothers (YenandJimmy)todothis."Thiswaswherethe Bridgeview Motel until recently owned by Yen Hong was built. It was also the location where PatrickMulliganhadbuiltawarehouseandpost office.
Michael recalled earning "some real money"forthefirsttimeinChapleau.Mrs.Elsie Wilkinson, the widow of Dr. Steve Wilkinson paidhim25centstocutthegrassonherproperty on Beech Street with her hand mower once a week.
"Iwasapinboyatthebowlingalleyfor probably15-20centsanhour.Iwasdownatthe endofthealleywherethepinswereplaced.My responsibility was to properly position the pins during each frame, and to put the balls in the track to return to the players.As I recall, I was lookingaftertwolanesatonetime.Youhadtobe alert because of where the pin could go after beinghit.Therewasafootslotattheendofthe bowlinglanethatyousteppedonthatpushedthe pins up from the floor for each of the five bowlingpinstobeplacedon."
Thebowlingalleywaslocated onBirch Street across from the Chapleau News Depot store.
Michael also helped Raymond Soucie a number of times to pick worms to sell to fishermen for about 25 cents a container. He notedthatintheearly1950s,25centswentalong way,asadmissiontothetheatrewasonly15-20 cents. Michael and I also delivered flyers for Simpsons order office which had been recently establishedinChapleau. Cont’donP.5
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MarkCarney’sLiberalstodeliverurgentsupporttoprotectCanadianretireesinthisglobalcrisis
President Trump’s tariffs are rupturing the global economy. In the face of this crisis, Canadians are concerned about what this instabilitymeansfortheirsavings,theirjobs,and theirbusinesses.Asinpreviouseconomiccrises, we must act quickly with purpose and force to ensure Canadian families have the support they need.
A Mark Carney-led Liberal government willfight,protect,andbuild.Wewillfightforthe economic security of Canadians, protect their incomes and savings, and build the economic conditions for resiliency and recovery. Building onaseriesofsupportwerecentlyannouncedfor workers, families, and businesses, Mark Carney’s Liberals announced measures today to helpprotectCanadianseniorsandtheirCanadian retirementsavings.
President Trump’s tariffs have ruptured theglobaleconomy,andCanadiansarerightfully concerned about their retirement savings, their jobs, and their businesses,” said Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “In the toughdaysahead,wewillprotectCanadiansand build Canada strong. If America won’t lead,
Canadawill.”
Today, Liberals announced measures to help Canadian seniors and retirement savings weatherthisstorm:
1. Protect retirement savings by reducing the minimum amount that must be withdrawn from a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) by 25% for one year. This will allow Canadians seniors more flexibility in choosing whentodrawfromtheirretirementsavings;and,
2. Increase the Guaranteed Income Supplementby5%foroneyear,providingupto $652moretolow-incomeseniors,tax-free. These build on previously announced actions to support Canadians and Canadian businesses including:
• Temporarily waiving the one-week employmentinsurance(EI)waitingperiod;
• Suspendingrulesaroundseparationfora six-month period, so workers don’t have to exhaustseverancepaybeforecollectingEI;
• Making it easier to access EI by increasing regional unemployment rate percentages;
• Deferringcorporateincometaxpayments and GST/HST remittances fromApril 2 to June 30,2025,providingupto$40billioninliquidity tobusinesses;
• Deploying a new financing facility for businesses;and,
• Providing more funding to Canada’s regional development agencies, so they can bettersupportbusinesses.
Together, we will stand strong against President Trump’stariffs,createnewjobs,cuttaxesforthe middle class, and build the fastest growing economy in the G7. Liberals will build Canada strong.
ChapleauMoments
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"Inthedaysbeforetelevision,aradiowas a great thing to have," Michael recalled. Radio was non existent during the day until the CBC installedrepeaterstations,but"...asthesunwas goingdownthereceptionstartedtocomeinand after sundown the reception was really good, particularly for powerful stations from cities in theUnitedStates,suchasFortWayne(WOWO), Pittsburgh(KDKA)andBoston(WBZ)."
Michaelrememberssomeofthepopular radio shows such as the Lone Ranger, Jack Benny, the Green Hornet and Inner Sanctum with"itsscarysqueakydooratthebeginningof theprogram.CanadianshowssuchasWayneand Shuster,andtheHappyGangwereverypopular. We got the Saturday night hockey games, usuallyfromTorontowithFosterHewittandthe TorontoMapleLeafs."
He liked listening to baseball games particularly his favorite team at the time, the Brooklyn Dodgers. They were on WMGM, 1050 on the dial from New York and the sponsors were Lucky Strike and Schaefer beer. VinceScullywasthejuniorannouncerandheis stillcallinggamesfortheLosAngelesDodgers.
Onweekendstherewerebaseballgamesonthe United States Armed Forces Network on short wave radio with Dizzy Dean and Buddy Blattner.
After moving to Toronto in 1954, Michael did not return to Chapleau until the Chapleau High School reunion in 1997. Many changeshadtakenplaceinthe43yearssincehe left.TheoldPatrickMulliganstorewasgoneas was the natural ice arena on Lorne Street replacedbytheChapleauRecreationCentreon the other side of town. The movie theatre had closed,andtheYMCAwasgoneaswell.The ball field that was behind the high school was still there but the school had moved. The ChapleauCivicCentrewasinitsplace.
But some things had not changed for him. The Boston Cafe, which had become Hongers, was still there and still owned by the Hongfamily.ChapleauPublicSchoolwasinthe same place and to him it appeared the same insideandout.
Michael and his parents appear to have been the last of his McMullen line to live in Chapleau. However, some years ago, Dr. Bill McMullenfromSudburywasoneofthemedical doctors who came to Chapleau on a periodic basis to provide medical services. Bill is the
eldestsonofHughMcMullen,hisfather'solder brother.IamthelastofthePatrickMulliganline tohavelivedinChapleau.Mygrandmother,Lil (Mulligan) Morris and Michael and Bill's grandmotherMay
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OntarioProtectingLakeHuronCommercialFishery
TheOntariogovernmentissafeguarding Lake Huron fish populations by ensuring commercial fishers are following their licence conditions.
The Purvis Bros. Limited of Gore Bay pleaded guilty to failing to comply with the conditions of their commercial fishing licence. Thecompanywasfined$3,755.
Anthony Bell of Little Current and KennethSmithofKagawong,boatcaptainswho
were employed by The Purvis Bros. Limited, pleadedguiltytothesameoffence.Bellwasfined $615andSmithwasfined$1,130.
The court heard that a conservation officer conducted an audit of the daily catch reports submitted by The Purvis Bros. Limited for the 2022 commercial fishing season. The audit identified numerous commercial fishing licenceconditionsthatwerenotmet.
Justice of the Peace Lori-Ann Toulouse
heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, GoreBay,onOctober24,2024.
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Singh: NDPWillBuild3MillionHomesby2030—andMakeHousingAffordableAgain
NDPLeaderJagmeetSinghannounceda plan today to build 3 million homes by 2030—doubling the current pace—by speeding up construction, protecting existing rentals, and trainingtheworkersneededtodeliverit.
“What people want is simple: a home theycanafford,inacommunitytheylove,”said Singh.“Butthat’soutofreachfortoomany—not because they did anything wrong, but because Liberal and Conservative governments made choicesthatputprofitsaheadofpeople.”
The NDP will replace the expiring Liberal Housing Accelerator Fund with a permanent, $16 billion national housing strategy—made up of the Canadian Homes Transfer and the Communities First Fund. The plangivescitiesandprovincesthetoolstobuild homes faster, protect affordable rentals, and
lowercostsforfamilies.
While Mark Carney has no plan for renters and won’t commit to rent control, and Pierre Poilievre wants to hand the crisis to speculatorsanddevelopers,NewDemocratsare readytobuildhomespeoplecanactuallyafford.
“This housing crisis didn’t just happen—it’stheresultofdecadesofchoicesthat putspeculatorsaheadofrenters,andprofitahead of people,” said Singh. “We’re here to change that.”
TheNDP’splanpromises:
• 3 million new homes, including nonmarketandaffordablehousing
• Stronger rent protections to stop renovictionsandpricegouging
• Faster construction and good jobs with Canadian-madematerialsandmodernmethods
The Canadian Homes Transfer will reward cities that build quickly, allow more townhomesandapartments,andprioritizehomes near transit. The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth—like water, transit, and public services—while requiring rent control, inclusivezoning,andhomelessnessstrategies. Todeliveronthisplan,theNDPwilltrain over 100,000 skilled workers, including newcomers and those affected by Donald Trump’srecklesstradewar.
“Electing New Democrats means building homes people can actually afford, protecting the rentals they rely on, and creating good jobs in every community,” said Singh. “We’re fighting to put people first—and when youvoteNDP,that’sexactlywhatyou’llget.”
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LiberalHousingPlanwillbuildmorehomesusingCanadianlumber
In the face of President Trump's tariffs, we need to build. Today, Mark Carney highlighted the Liberal plan to use Canadian resources and ingenuity to create higher-paying jobs for our workers in the forestry industry and to build more homes Canadians can afford.
“In the face of President Trump's tariffs, we need to build for Canadians,” said Mark Carney, Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. “WewillbuildhomesCanadianscanaffordand, intheprocess,createanewindustrythatcantake ontheworld.Wewillnotonlyunleashtheprivate sectorbyreducingcostsandredtape,wewillalso get the government back into the business of affordablehousing–partneringwithworkersand industry and using Canadian solutions, such as softwood lumber and mass timber, to build a strongerCanada.”
The softwood lumber industry and mass timber technologies are central to our plan to buildatascaleandpacenotseensincetheSecond World War. Using these Canadian solutions, a MarkCarney-ledLiberalgovernmentwilldouble the pace of residential construction to almost 500,000newhomesayearoverthenextdecade:
· Create Build Canada Homes (BCH) to getthefederalgovernmentbackintothebusiness of building affordable homes at scale, including on public lands. This will help communities facingaffordabilitychallenges,andhelpbuilders addressrisingcostsoflandandconstruction;
· Build Canada Homes will catalyze the housing industry with over $25 billion in financing for innovative prefabricated home builders in Canada, so that these factories can scale up production, including through bulk orders of units from manufacturers to create sustained demand. We will prioritize Canadian technologies and resources such as mass timber and softwood lumber, as well as create more apprenticeship opportunities to grow our skilled tradesworkforce;
· Cut municipal development charges in halfformulti-unitresidentialhousingforaperiod of five years to lower the cost of homebuilding andmakehousingmoreaffordable;and,
· Reintroduceamajortaxincentivewhich,
whenoriginallyintroducedinthe1970s,spurred tens of thousands of rental housing across the country.
In order to build smarter and more sustainably, a Mark Carney-led Liberal government will also make it easier for families to make climate conscious choices. We will invest $1 billion to power more homes with efficient and affordable electric heating and cooling and make homes more resilient to extremeweatherby:
· Funding home retrofits and lowering utility bills while making it easier for low- and middle-incomehouseholds,includingrenters,to adoptheatpumpsandenergyefficiencyupgrades including insulation upgrades, heat pump installation,andwindowreplacements;
· Lowering household risks to floods and wildfires, directly helping Canadian families to protect against floods, wildfires, and other extreme weather events. This will help with funding oriented towards adaptation measures such as repairing or replacing your roof, installingasumppump,orsealingcracksinyour foundations;and,
· A Mark Carney government will use a reformed carbon credit market to finance these climate conscious choices, meaning that big polluters,nottaxpayers,willpay.
This builds on our plan to cover costs of apprenticeship training and to create more training opportunities in the skilled trades, so more Canadian workers can join these professions, secure higher-paying careers, and help us build the homes we need. And it will benefit from commitments to ensure full labour mobility for skilled trades, agreed by First MinistersinOttawaonMarch21,2025.AMark Carneygovernmenthaspledgedtodoitspartby tablinglegislationtoendFederaltradebarriersby CanadaDay.
A Mark Carney-led government will stand strong against President Trump's tariffs, create new jobs, cut taxes for the middle class, andbuildthefastestgrowingeconomyintheG7. LiberalswillbuildCanadastrong.
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Althoughtheharvestseasonisrelatively short, asparagus is a fast-growing vegetable, especiallyoncethetemperatureswarmup.That’s why most growers in the province harvest their fieldseveryday.
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Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutesmarinatingtime)
Cooktime:30minutes
Makes:4-6
Ingredients:
1lb(500g)asparagus,trimmed 6tbsp(90ml)oliveoil,divided 1-½ cups (375 ml) cherry or grapetomatoes
2clovesgarlic,minced
1 pkg (227 g) white or cremini mushrooms,quartered
1/2tsp(2ml)driedItalianseasoning
3tbsp(45ml)whitebalsamicvinegar
1-½tsp(7ml)honey
1/3 cup (75 ml) crumbled goat cheese (about 60 g)
Saltandfreshlygroundpepper,totaste
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread asparagus on parchment paper-lined rimmedbakingsheet.Drizzlewith1tbsp(15ml) of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Shakegentlytocoat.
In medium bowl, toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil, 1 clove garlic, salt and pepper.Spreadoverasparagus.Bakeforabout15
minutes, shaking once, or until asparagus is tenderandtomatoesslightlyshrivelled.Arrange onplatter;setaside.
In same bowl, toss mushrooms with 2 tbsp (30 ml)oftheoil,Italianseasoning,saltandpepper. Spread on same baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing once, or until mushrooms releasesomejuices. In medium bowl, combine remaining oil and garlic, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.Toss with roasted mushrooms; let marinate for 30 minutes.
Just before serving, top asparagus mixture with mushroom mixture and goat cheese. Serve at roomtemperature.
OntarioAdvancingWorld-LeadingSmallModularReactor Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approves construction icense for Darlington New Nuclear Project
Today,StephenLecce,Ontario’sMinister of Energy and Mines, issued the following statement in response to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s decision to issue a power reactor construction licence for Unit One of the DarlingtonNewNuclearProject.
“Thisapprovalisahistoricmilestonefor Ontario and Canada. The Darlington Small Modular Reactor (SMR) will be the first of its kind in the G7, helping to power our growing province with reliable, affordable, and emissions-freeenergy.
The Darlington New Nuclear Project could create up to 17,000 Canadian jobs during construction, contribute over $15 billion to Canada’s GDP, and drive $500 million annually into our supply chain because our government hasinsistedandsuccessfullynegotiatedthatlocal Ontario and Canadian businesses must be overwhelmingly used to build SMRs for the world.
Ontario is realizing its potential as a
stabledemocraticenergysuperpower,andIlook forward to sharing next steps for this exciting projectinthecomingweeks.”
