A few quick facts to put Nuclear energy
into context in Ontario, and Canada. Statis-
tics given out by the Ontario government
confirm that the Pickering Generating Sta-
tion is the largest employer in Durham
Region, employing directly and indirectly
about 4,500 people. Continuing opera-
tions at Pickering Generating Station will
avoid 8 million tonnes of greenhouse gas
emissions, which is the equivalent to tak-
ing 490,000 cars off Ontario roads. Nucle-
ar energy plays a fundamental role in On-
tario’s electricity system. Ontario’s nuclear
fleet currently supplies enough power to
OCNI President and CEO, Ron Oberth
Parliamentary Secretary Kim Rudd with Cana
“OCNI represents Canadian companies at the cutting edge in supplying
innovative products and solutions to the nuclear industry.”
Dr. Oberth, CEO, OCNI
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