"Ontario Commits C$2 Billion for Pickering Nuclear Plant Refurbishment"

Ontario announced a C$2-billion refurbishment of the aging Pickering nuclear power station near Toronto to extend its life by 30 years, aiming to meet the province's projected surge in electricity demand driven by clean technologies. The project is expected to create 11,000 jobs during construction and 6,400 jobs after completion, with the plant set to produce 2,000 megawatts of electricity. While nuclear energy is a key part of Canada's emissions reduction plan, environmental groups emphasize the need to consider other non-emitting sources for future projects.