Allison Jones
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Federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs, Ontario claims
A new analysis by the Independent Electricity System Operator looking at upcoming regulations around restrictions on emissions from electricity generation found that Ontario would have to add twice as much new generation as it is already planning, which is "not feasible" in that time frame.
Ignace, Ontario is selected as location for nuclear waste underground repository
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization, a non-profit body funded by the corporations that generate nuclear power and waste, announced that Ignace in northwestern Ontario will be the site, after both the town's council and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation were willing to move forward.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford describes U.S. tariff proposal as a double-cross
Trump is threatening to impose a 25 per cent import tariff on goods coming from Canada and Mexico right after he takes office, saying they would remain in effect until Canada and Mexico stop illegal border crossings and prevent drugs like fentanyl from entering the U.S.
Ontario has ambitions to become an energy exporter superpower: Stephen Lecce
Stephen Lecce released a document Tuesday that outlines his vision for a clean, reliable and affordable grid, as well as how to integrate electricity planning with other aspects of the energy system.
Ontario's new energy minister defends use of gas to help power the province
Stephen Lecce took over the portfolio last week in a cabinet shuffle, when he was moved from the education file that he oversaw for five years.
Ontario creates new benzene pollution regulations aimed at one Sarnia company
The province has issued four orders to Ineos Styrolution since 2019, recently temporarily shut down the facility and added new conditions to its licence that it must meet before it restarts operations, but the government says benzene levels remain elevated.
Ontario suspends Sarnia chemical plant approval over benzene emissions
Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation.
Ontario provincial Liberals will not include carbon tax in their climate platform
The Progressive Conservatives have been running ads dubbing Crombie the "queen of the carbon tax," suggesting she championed the policy when she was a federal Liberal MP, and have even introduced legislation to require a future Ontario government to hold a referendum before implementing a new provincial carbon pricing system.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is planning a carbon pricing referendum
Ford made the announcement Tuesday and used the opportunity to take a swipe at the provincial Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie.
Ontario commits to refurbishment of Pickering nuclear plant to meet electricity demand
Ontario Power Generation plans to spend $2 billion on engineering and design work and securing key components for the project that is expected to be completed in the mid-2030s.