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Stephen Lecce delivers remarks in Toronto on August 31, 2023. Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new nuclear generating station near Port Hope, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new nuclear generating station near Port Hope, Ont.

Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. A new housing development is seen in Belleville, Ont., on Friday, March 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements.

A historic youth-led challenge of the Ontario government's climate plan is a step closer to a hearing before Canada's highest court. Protesters take part in a climate protest march in Ottawa, on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
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Ontario asks Canada’s highest court to hear youth-led climate case

It's the first case to be tried in Canada that considers whether a government's climate plan can violate the Charter of Rights and...

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How Canada and the country’s premiers must respond to Trump’s trade and energy policies

Opinion: Donald Trump’s threats violate the foundations of Canada-U.S. trade. A response in the area of energy would be justified and strategic.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to members of the media at Queen's Park Legislature in Toronto on Thursday December 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity

Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to restrict electricity exports and bar American-made alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs, which he dismisses as "fine."

Power lines are seen against cloudy skies near Murvale, Ont., northwest of Kingston, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs

Ontario challenges federal electricity rules, citing $35B in added costs by 2050, rising bills, and feasibility concerns.

A Nuclear Waste Management Organization senior transportation engineer explains transportation signage for waste uranium during a tour of NWMO's facility in Oakville, Ont., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gu
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Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

Ontario's Ignace chosen for Canada's nuclear waste repository, a $26B project requiring decades of regulatory and construction work.

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More chargers, less red tape: How to speed up electrifying Ontario’s MHDVs

Ontario must address high costs, regulatory hurdles and grid readiness to build chargers needed for electrifying road-freight vehicles.

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Evaluating Canada’s pledge to triple nuclear capacity

Canada, a nuclear energy leader since the 1950s, must modernize policy to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 and expand its global status.

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