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The Canadian Nuclear Factbook 2011
Canada's nuclear energy: a clean, reliable, and affordable source of electricity.
An annual publication containing information on the nuclear industry in Canada including a comprehensive Buyers Guide of nuclear products and services.
Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Base Load Electricity in Ontario
A rigorous Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of base load electricity generation from three alternative fuel sources: nuclear, coal and natural gas.
Did You Know?
Canada's nuclear and hydroelectric stations satisfied more than three quarters of the country's electricity demand without emitting greenhouse gases or smog-producing gases.
What's new
Events | February 2012
New Canadian Nuclear Society Course Nuclear 101
This two-day Nuclear 101 course is specifically designed for those working in the nuclear industry who do not have the benefit of a technical background. The course will provide you with a good understanding of nuclear fundamentals and will not only help you understand how our industry works, but will also provide you with the tools to explain to others in simple, factual terms how the technology works, some of the interesting twists and turns of its exciting history, and the important contribution nuclear technology makes to our society.
News Release | January 2012
AREVA to Supply Filtered Containment Venting Systems (FCVS) for Cernavoda Plant in Romania
PICKERING, Ont., January 26, 2012 – AREVA was awarded a contract by the Canadian group SNC-Lavalin Nuclear to provide filtered containment venting systems for Units 1 and 2 at CNE Cernavoda nuclear power plant in Romania.
Speeches | January 2012
Financing Nuclear Energy: Remarks by Denise Carpenter at the 3rd Annual Power Finance Conference
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
3rd Annual Power Finance Conference, Toronto, Ontario
January 25, 2012
Speeches | January 2012
CNSC Hearing Speech: Cameco Corp. Port Hope License Renewals
By Heather Kleb, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Nuclear Association
Speech on Cameco Corporation’s Port Hope Conversion Facility, Fuel Manufacturing Facility and Blind River Refinery Licence Renewals
January 18, 2012
News Release | January 2012
A year in review, AECL accomplishes great things in 2011
Chalk River, 2012 January 09 – These past 12 months have been a time of great change and of great accomplishment for AECL. The sale of its commercial services division to a strong Canadian company, the events at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan and the relicensing of the Chalk River Laboratories have all brought change to the organization. However, through this, AECL continued to deliver on its mission, applying its unique strengths in people and facilities to bring the benefits of nuclear science and technology to Canadians.
Careers at CNA | December 2011
Careers at CNA: 2 positions available
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is a non-profit organization established in 1960 to represent the nuclear industry in Canada to promote a strong vibrant and expanding nuclear industry benefitting members, stakeholders and all Canadians.
Speeches | December 2011
Speech to the Ontario Energy Network
By Tom Mitchell, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation
Speech to the Ontario Energy Network in Toronto, Ontario
December 19, 2011
Letter to the editor| December 2011
The Green Goliath takes on nuclear (Dec. 10)
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to the Financial Post. December 13, 2011.
Letter to the editor| December 2011
Natural resource projects will require more than $500-billion from government
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to The Hill Times. December 12, 2011.
Speeches | December 2011
Speech on New Brunswick Power’s Point Lepreau Licence Renewal and Restart
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
December 2, 2011
Speeches | November 2011
Speech on the 7-Year Review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development
November 24, 2011
Publications | November 2011
Publication of the Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council
November 2011
CANADIAN NUCLEAR WORKER is published four times a year by the Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council. The Canadian Nuclear Workers’ Council is an organization of workers represented by unions working in various areas of the Canadian nuclear industry which includes uranium mining, nuclear fuel processing, nuclear power stations, radial isotope production for medical and industrial purposes, and nuclear research.
News Release | October 2011
Canadian Nuclear Association Proud to Celebrate National Science and Technology Week in Port Hope
The Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) Board of Directors is in Port Hope today for their quarterly meeting and to kick off National Science and Technology Week.
Speeches | October 2011
Speech on Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Chalk River Laboratories Licence Renewal
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
October 4, 2011
Speeches | September 2011
Speech at CNSC Public Hearing: Application by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for a Waste Nuclear Substance Licence for the Port Granby Long-term Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Project
By Heather Kleb, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Nuclear Association
CNSC Public Hearing in Courtice, Ontario - September 27, 2011
Presentations| September 2011
Balancing Risk in Regulatory Decision Making: The Port Granby Project Case Study
Presentation by Heather Kleb, CNA Director, Regulatory Affairs & Liliana Benitez, Environmental Policy Advisor, CNS Waste Management Conference - September 13, 2011
Letter to the editor| September 2011
Nuclear is an important part of Canada’s clean energy portfolio
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to the Toronto Star. September 10, 2011.
Letter to the editor| September 2011
In response to "Benefits of nuclear power oversold" By Graham Tkachuk, The StarPhoenix
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to The StarPhoenix. September 8, 2011.
Publications| September 2011
Canada’s Innovation Puzzle: Is our national conversation missing a piece?
By John Stewart, Director of Policy and Research, Canadian Nuclear
Association
Canadians have been concerned for decades about their country's level of research and development activity, which is presumably related to productivity and living standards. However, recent major national studies and policy efforts related to R&D have focused almost exclusively on business performance of R&D. As policy-makers in the US and other major innovator countries recognize, public institutions such as national laboratories are an integral part of national science and technology performance, as they concentrate many diverse researchers together, offer training opportunities for highly qualified personnel in many fields, and can supply R&D facilities and services that may not be offered by private institutions, regardless of incentives. Policy efforts must look at the full ecosystem of public, academic and private institutions to have a complete picture of national science and technology performance.
Publications| September 2011
The Canadian Nuclear Factbook 2011
Canadian Nuclear Association
The 2011 edition of the Canadian Nuclear Association's nuclear energy fact book is now online and available for download. Canada and countries around the world are discussing energy matters like never before. The CNA's nuclear handbook provides basic and factual material to contribute to decisions about the role of nuclear energy.
Find out more about nuclear energy — a reliable, affordable, and clean source of electricity.
Speeches | August 2011
Small Nuclear Reactors and Alberta’s Oil Sands Development
Speech by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
at the Oil Sands Infrastructure Summit in Calgary, Alberta - August 31, 2011
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News Release | August 2011
What’s NU? The Future is NU! Find out more at NUnuclear.ca
Canada’s nuclear industry is responsible for a broad range of products and services that benefit all Canadians, but just how many Canadians recognize how often our daily lives are impacted by nuclear technology?
News Update | August 2011
The NDP's pie-in-the-sky energy policy
Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath recently announced that if her party forms the government after the Oct. 6 provincial election, it would phase out both coal and nuclear plants.
News Release | June 2011
Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association, on the acquisition of the CANDU Reactor Division of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
The CNA represents the future of all nuclear technologies in Canada. We want to grow the benefits those technologies can bring to the lives of Canadians.
News Release | June 2011
Canadian Nuclear Association Bringing Board Meeting to Port Hope
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) will hold its quarterly Board meeting in Port Hope, Ontario this Fall to show support for the pivotal role the municipality plays in Canada’s nuclear industry.
Other Events | June 2011
32nd Annual CNS Conference & 35th CNS/CNA Student Conference
Sheraton on the Falls Hotel
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
2011 June 5-8
Honourable Brad Duguid - Keynote Address
Mr. Duncan Hawthorne - Fukushima
Honourable Rob Norris - Keynote Address
The CNS is pleased to confirm the Minister of Energy, Ontario, will give the Keynote Address at the opening session and this will be followed by a special session on Fukushima Dai-Ichi NPS. The Minister Responsible for Innovation; Saskatchewan Power Corporation; and Uranium Development Partnership, Saskatchewan, will give the luncheon address on Wednesday and invite all to the 2012 CNS Annual Conference in Saskatoon.
The exciting Plenary and Student Programs are now finalized as is the Young Generation nuclear professional development seminar. All plans are in place for a great conference and the organizing committee is looking forward to seeing you at the many exciting venues. Avoid disappointment, by registering now as both the conference and the hotel have limited capacity remaining. You will find the registration links and additional information at:
Conference webpage: http://conf2011.cns-snc.ca/
Preliminary Program Click here 
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Speeches | May 2011
Speech to the 2011 Canadian Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
2011 Canadian Legislative Conference of the Building and Construction Trades
May 4, 2011
News Release | May 2011
Final Fuel Channel Installed on Bruce A Restart Project
Workers installed the last of 480 new fuel channels in the Unit 1 reactor at Bruce A achieving a major milestone to return the 750 megawatt unit to service in early 2012.
News Release | May 2011
Nuclear industry needs clarity on AECL restructuring for continued growth
Thousands of jobs and billions in revenues at risk unless federal politicians take action
Canada's $6.5 billion a year nuclear industry, and more than 70,000 people working in direct and indirect industry jobs, could be in jeopardy if federal politicians continue to delay decisions about the restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL).
News Release | April 2011
OPG Submits Preliminary Lessons From Japanese Earthquake; Robust design of nuclear plants would withstand emergencies
In a preliminary report on lessons learned from the event at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has determined that its nuclear facilities are safe, robustly designed and will withstand emergencies.
OPG Statement - click here
Status report letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
News Release | April 2011
Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association on the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl accident
“As we reflect on the tragic events of April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl power plant in the Ukraine, we remember those who perished, those who lost loved ones and those whose lives were forever affected.
News Release | April 2011
Atlantic Nuclear Services Inc. expands into Ontario through Merlin General Acquisition
The management of Atlantic Nuclear (ANI) is pleased to announce that they have acquired Merlin General Corporation (MGC). Merlin General is an established engineering, training and technical services company based in Kincardine, Ontario.
Publications | April 2011
Federal Election 2011 Briefing Package – Nuclear Facts
News Release | April 2011
CNSC Announces Decision to Renew the Power Reactor Operating Licence for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station
Following a one-day public hearing, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today its decision to renew the Power Reactor Operating Licence issued to New Brunswick Power Nuclear for its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station, for a period of one year.
News Release | April 2011
Canadian Nuclear Association Supports New Nuclear in Ontario
Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), today presented to the Joint Review Panel for the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant to support a favourable environmental assessment decision and a license for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to prepare the future site of new reactors at the Darlington generating station.
Speeches | March 2011
Speech to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Standing Committee on Natural Resources
March 24, 2011
Publications | March 2011
Frequently Asked Questions & Additional Information
Canadian Nuclear Association
Canada's Response to the Japan Earthquake / Fukushima
Speeches | March 2011
Speech to Toronto Board of Trade – Accenture Energy Series: Canadian Nuclear Association – The Role of Nuclear in Canadian Society
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Toronto Board of Trade
March 16, 2011
News Release | March 2011
Statement by CNA President and CEO Denise Carpenter regarding the earthquake in Japan
Our thoughts are with the people of Japan and their relatives in Canada during this terrible time, as well as with the workers at the Fukushima station for their tireless efforts to protect the people offsite.
News Updates| March 2011
CNSC information update regarding the earthquake in Japan
Officials of Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency (NISA) are reporting to the International Atomic Energy Agency that there has been an explosion at the Unit 1 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and that they are assessing the condition of the reactor core.
Links & Resources| March 2011
The Bruce Renewal Team (Available in English only)
The Bruce Renewal Team is a coalition of unions, construction companies, engineering firms and Bruce Power working together to renew one of the world’s largest nuclear facilities, the Bruce Power site located in south-western Ontario.
Letter to the Editor| March 2011
CNA Letter: Shipment of Steam Generators: Let’s Put this Issue in Perspective
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
March 8, 2011.
Publications | March 2011
CNA Article: Why Countries Build Public R&D Infrastructure. (Available in English only)
Some public policy dialogs are short, lively, and full of fireworks. Others are slow and quiet. Canadians’ national conversation on innovation and productivity has been going on for decades. Its modern chapter dates to the late Trudeau years – to the birth of Donald S. Macdonald’s 1982-85 Royal Commission on the Economic Union and Development Prospects for Canada.
Other Events| March 2011
March 16: CNA at Toronto Board of Trade
Canada’s nuclear industry is poised for change and growth. The global community is moving ahead on nuclear expansion to address the challenges of climate change, and the province of Ontario is committing to new nuclear in its Long-Term Energy Plan. But how does nuclear play a role in our communities and in the health and well-being of our society?
Join Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association, as she examines these questions.
News Release| February 2011
Canada's Nuclear Community Sees Bright Future
Canada’s nuclear industry is poised for growth and change in the coming years, according to discussions at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) Annual Conference and Trade Show held this week in Ottawa.
News Release| February 2011
Experts and Industry Leaders Discuss Role of Nuclear in Canada
The Canadian Nuclear Association is hosting its annual Conference and Trade Show this week at the Westin Hotel Ottawa. Themed ‘Competing in World Markets – Strategies for Growth’, the conference features several award-winning speakers, industry leaders and politicians who will launch innovative and creative conversations about nuclear in Canada.
Publications | February 2011
A Strategy for Canada’s Global Energy Leadership (Available in English only)
Energy Policy Institute of Canada (EPIC)
The Energy Policy Institute of Canada (EPIC) is a non-profit organization formed by business organizations that are concerned about Canada’s energy future. Recognizing the importance of a vibrant and sustainable energy future for Canada, EPIC will help develop a comprehensive, Canadian energy strategy which will provide the foundation for recommendations to federal, provincial and territorial governments.
Letter to the Editor| February 2011
CNA Responds to Helen Caldicott and Dale Dewar (Ottawa Citizen, Feb 8) on the dangers of radiation, particularly to the residents of Port Hope, Ontario
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to the Ottawa Citizen. February 10, 2011.
Reports | January 2011
Demonstrating Value to Electricity Ratepayers
The CNS Education and Communication Committee announces a new resource on the CNS website for anyone wondering how much electricity in Ontario comes from nuclear, how much from wind, etc., which plants are operating at what capacity factor, how this has changed over the last 48 hours, and how many tonnes of CO2 or homes equivalent are supplied by each fuel type.
Go to www.cns-snc.ca/OntarioElectricity to see this information. This information is based on public data available on the IESO website (www.ieso.ca) and updated hourly.
Speech | December 2010
Demonstrating Value to Electricity Ratepayers
By Tom Mitchell, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation
The Ontario Energy Network (OEN)
December 9, 2010
News Release | November 2010
Canadian Nuclear Association Applauds Strong Support for Nuclear in Ontario
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes today’s commitment by the Government of Ontario to clean, reliable nuclear power remaining at approximately 50 percent of the provinces electricity supply as a key part of the province’s Long-Term Energy Plan.News Release | November 2010
AECL’s ZED-2 Reactor Receives Prestigious Designation from the American Nuclear Society
The international nuclear community designated Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s (AECL) Zero Energy Deuterium 2 (ZED-2) research reactor a nuclear historical landmark today at a technical conference in Ottawa. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the ZED-2 reactor was honoured by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) for its outstanding contributions to the global nuclear industry.News Release | October 2010
George C. Laurence Inducted into Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is pleased to announce that George C. Laurence (1905 – 1987) will be posthumously inducted into the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame at the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa today.Letter to the Editor| September 2010
CNA Responds to Greenpeace (Toronto Star, Sept 27) on the benefits of Nuclear Energy
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to the Toronto Star. September 28, 2010.
Speech| September 2010
Speech to Women in Nuclear (WiN) Conference
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Women in Nuclear (WiN) Conference - September 29, 2010
Publications| September 2010
Technology Roadmap - Nuclear Energy (Available in English only)
International Energy Association (IEA)
This nuclear energy roadmap has been prepared jointly by the IEA and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA).
These roadmaps provide solid analytical footing that enables the international community to move forward on specific technologies. Each roadmap develops a growth path for a particular technology from today to 2050, and identifies technology, financing, policy and public engagement milestones that need to be achieved to realise the technology’s full potential. Roadmaps also include special focus on technology development and diffusion to emerging economies.
Publications| August 2010
Nuclear Energy Fact Book, 2010
Canadian Nuclear Association
The 2010 edition of the Canadian Nuclear Association's nuclear energy fact book is now online and available for download. Canada and countries around the world are discussing energy matters like never before. The CNA's nuclear handbook provides basic and factual material to contribute to decisions about the role of nuclear energy.
Find out more about nuclear energy — a reliable, affordable, and clean source of electricity.
Publications| August 2010
CNSC Report: Nuclear Power Plants Operated Safely in 2009
Each year, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) publishes a report on the safety performance of Canada’s NPPs. The CNSC Staff Integrated Safety Assessment of Canadian Nuclear Power Plants (NPP Report) assesses the safety performance at each NPP, while also making generic observations and identifying trends for the nuclear power industry, as a whole. As part of this assessment, the CNSC evaluates how well licensees are meeting regulatory requirements and expectations for the performance of programs in nine safety areas, as follows:
- Operating Performance
- Performance Assurance
- Design and Analysis
- Equipment Fitness for Service
- Emergency Preparedness
- Environmental Protection
- Radiation Protection
- Site Security
- Safeguards
The evaluations in this report were based on findings made throughout the year during inspections, desktop reviews, event reviews and reviews of performance indicators.
Letter to the Editor| July 2010
Re: Nuke Option too costly: report
By Denise Carpenter, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association
Submitted to the Saskatchewan Star Phoenix. July 28, 2010.
News Release | July 2010
Refurbishing Ontario's Nuclear Fleet a Major Economic Boost: CME Report
According to a report released today by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), refurbishing nuclear facilities at Bruce and Darlington will create 25,000 jobs in the next decade and inject $5 billion into the Ontario economy annually. - July 14, 2010
News Release | July 2010
DSEA joins Region and CNA at Clarington Council for a State of the Nation
(Available in English only)
On Monday, July 12, the Region of Durham, the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance and the Canadian Nuclear Association presented a vision for Canada's energy future, and the role Durham will play when the three organizations presented at Clarington Council - July 12, 2010
News Release | July 2010
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Press Release
CNSC authorizes AECL to restart the National Research Universal (NRU) reactor at the Chalk River Laboratories
Following a public hearing held on July 5, 2010, in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today its decision to authorize AECL to reload fuel in the NRU reactor and proceed to the restart of the reactor. The installation is located in Chalk River, Ontario. - July 7, 2010
News Release | July 2010
Canadian Institute For Neutron Scattering Press Release
(Available in English only)
Panel Calls for a New Research Reactor
A panel of experts representing the research functions of the NRU reactor (materials research using neutron beams and nuclear energy development) addressed a gathering of scientists as part of the American Conference on Neutron Scattering in Ottawa earlier this week - July 2, 2010
To view Ms. Denise Carpenter's Statement click here
Presentation | June 2010
Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO Canadian Nuclear Association To Cameco’s Second Community Forum of 2010 - June 21, 2010
Presentation | June 2010
Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO Canadian Nuclear Association To The Energy Council of Canada’s Canadian Energy Forum
Panel Session: “Energy System Grids of the Future” - June 15, 2010
Presentation | June 2010
Statement by Denise Carpenter, President and CEO Canadian Nuclear Association To Clarington Board of Trade 2nd Annual Energy Summit - June 9, 2010
News Release | June 2010
Canadian Nuclear Association Press Release
Denise Carpenter, President and CEO Canadian Nuclear Association To Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Ms. Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), today unveiled a vision for Canada’s nuclear industry to seize the opportunities being presented by a global nuclear renaissance. During a presentation to members of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, The Environment and Natural Resources, Ms. Carpenter described key elements of a growth strategy that will ensure Canada remains a global leader in nuclear technology, creates highly-skilled jobs in Canada, increases economic benefits for Canadians, and generates clean energy to help address the domestic and international challenges of climate change. The President also reiterated the need for vocal Government support to achieve these goals.
To view Ms. Denise Carpenter's Opening Statement click here
To view the presentation click here
Studies | April 2010
Results of the April 2010 National Ipsos-Reid Nuclear Tracking Report.
Presentation | February 2010
Overview of the Canadian Nuclear Industry
From February 24-26, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) will hold its annual Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa. This year’s conference is particularly special as it marks a significant milestone for the CNA – celebrating 50 years of promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy for Canadians. The Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister for Natural Resources Canada will kick off the event with remarks at a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, February 24th.
News Release | February 2010
Canadian Nuclear Association Press Release
Canadian Nuclear Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Canadian and International Energy Experts Address 2010 Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show
From February 24-26, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) will hold its annual Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa. This year’s conference is particularly special as it marks a significant milestone for the CNA – celebrating 50 years of promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy for Canadians. The Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister for Natural Resources Canada will kick off the event with remarks at a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, February 24th.
News Release | February 2010
Ontario Power Generation Press Release
OPG MOVES TO PLANNING PHASE OF DARLINGTON REFURBISHMENT
Pickering B to Enter Final Decade of Operation with $300-Million Investment
Today, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced a two-part investment strategy for its nuclear generating stations in Durham Region.
First, OPG will proceed with a detailed planning phase for the mid-life refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station east of Toronto, with construction expected to start in about 2016. The business decision to move forward with an investment in Darlington comes after very positive outcomes of initial studies on the plant’s condition and continued strong operating performance. The next phase of the process will include an Environmental Assessment, an Integrated Safety Review and an Integrated Improvement Plan that will define the scope, cost and schedule of the refurbishment project.