Ontario Plans for More Energy Generation to Meet Soaring Demand

• Ontario’s electricity demand is forecasted to grow by 75% by 2050, requiring bold action to secure reliable and affordable power for families and businesses. 

• That is why Minister Lecce has directed Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to engage Indigenous and municipal leaders at three key sites—Port Hope, Haldimand County, and St. Clair—to gauge community support for new energy generation of all kinds, including nuclear power.

• These sites are uniquely positioned near transmission infrastructure in high-growth regions, owned by OPG, and already zoned for electricity generation, making them ideal for future development.

• Early community engagement is central to Ontario’s approach to new energy generation, focusing on how communities will be supported and benefit, including:

• Equity participation opportunities for Indigenous communities in generation projects.
• Up to $50 million for municipal host communities to invest in infrastructure and attract co-located industries.
• Additional municipal property taxes from new generating stations and co-located businesses.
• Job creation and economic growth for municipalities and Indigenous communities through new energy generation, co-located industries, and supply chain activities.

• Unlike the previous Liberal government, which left Ontario’s energy system unprepared, we are delivering a forward-thinking plan that prioritizes affordable energy by using clean technology, not taxation, to reduce emissions. 

• This bold plan launches the largest energy expansion in over 30 years, ensuring Ontario meets future needs, powers growth, and delivers affordable, low-cost power for families and businesses for generations to come.