Ontario Supports Continued Safe Operation of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station

“Ontario has a proud legacy of operating the safest and most reliable nuclear facilities in the world. With energy demand set to rise significantly over the next 25 years, nuclear power remains the backbone of Ontario’s first-ever integrated energy plan to ensure our province has the energy it needs to power our homes, businesses and the most competitive economy in the G7.

Our government welcomes the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s decision to approve Ontario Power Generation’s operating licence at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station through 2045 – the longest operating license ever issued by the CNSC. This decision underscores the world-class safety and operational excellence of Ontario Power Generation.

This approval will allow the station to continue the safe production of reliable, clean power and support its 2,500 workers. This will also allow Darlington to continue producing life-saving medical isotopes to combat cancer and support Ontario’s goal to double medical isotope production by 2030.

Under the leadership of Premier Ford, Ontario is leading the world by building the G7’s first Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site, a nation-building project that will deliver clean energy and good jobs. This approval builds confidence in Ontario’s nuclear expansion and serves as a reminder that the federal government needs to come to the table in support of large-scale nuclear in Ontario. Now is the time for the federal government to double down on Ontario’s proven nuclear advantage so that we can get over 10,000 Canadians working and add $235 billion to the Canadian economy.”