OCAA News + Research
We took down Enbridge's pipeline plan!
There will be no new Hamilton gas pipeline – at least for now. On Oct. 22nd, Enbridge Gas withdrew its application to build a giant new pipeline through sensitive natural areas in Hamilton to bring more US fracked gas to Ontario.
Time to defund nuclear
Ontario's electricity prices are 50% to 90% higher than Manitoba's and Quebec's. The reason is simple. While Quebec and Manitoba have built their electricity systems around low-cost water power, Ontario has bet big -- and lost -- on high cost nuclear.
Helping our climate by phasing-out Ontario's gas plants
The GHG pollution from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants will increase by more than 300% by 2025 as the province uses gas to replace aging nuclear plants. If this occurs, Ontario will lose 35% of the pollution reduction benefits it achieved by phasing-out its dirty coal plants. We have a better plan for Ontario to keep the lights on while shifting to renewable power and phasing out gas.
A Picture Is Worth Billions
Ontario has many lower cost options for meeting its electricity needs than rebuilding old nuclear reactors. Our factsheet demonstrates that the decision to rebuild 10 aging reactors makes little economic sense.
Making the Right Choice for Pickering's Waterfront
The Pickering Nuclear Station takes up 600 acres of prime waterfront real estate in the City of Pickering. When North America’s 3rd oldest nuclear station closes in 2024, this means that there will be an exciting chance for the people of Pickering to revitalize their waterfront – and their community.
OCAA Bulletins
OPG’s climate plan is a road to failure
November 26, 2020
Your donation can help make Ontario a climate leader again
November 24, 2020
City of Hamilton calls for the phase-out of Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by 2030
November 11, 2020
You’re now helping to pay the electricity bills of Ontario’s biggest companies
November 6, 2020
Kitchener and Halton Hills call for the phasing-out of Ontario’s gas-fired power plants
October 27, 2020
We took down Enbridge’s pipeline plan!
October 23, 2020
A golden opportunity to reduce climate damaging emissions
October 19, 2020
Let’s hear what the federal by-election candidates have to say about climate
October 13, 2020
Picturing lower electricity rates for Ontario
September 22, 2020
A gift for Premier Ford
September 8, 2020
Proposal to extend life of Pickering Nuclear Station is reckless and financially irresponsible
August 17, 2020
Green Party endorses gas plant phase out and calls on other opposition parties to follow its lead
July 21, 2020
29 groups calls for Ontario Gas-Fired Power Plant Phase-out
July 10, 2020
Get outside and make a difference
June 9, 2020
Pandemic leads to moratorium on Ontario’s nuclear re-build programs
May 29, 2020
Open Letter to Al Monaco, CEO, Enbridge, Calgary, Alberta
May 26, 2020
Bruce Power ordered to reveal prices
May 21, 2020
New York turns down pipeline. Ontario should too.
May 19, 2020
Ford Government Pays $2.8 Billion for 3 Fossil Power Plants
April 30, 2020
Time for gas to go
April 15, 2020
Where do the candidates stand on lowering greenhouse gas pollution?
February 18, 2020
OPG & Enbridge vs. Our Climate & Our Pocketbooks – Hamilton event
February 11, 2020
OPG needs to respect request of Pickering City Council
February 5, 2020
$5.6 billion can buy a lot of heath care, classroom support and transit
January 31, 2020
It’s unanimous – Pickering Nuclear should be immediately dismantled
January 28, 2020
A big day for Pickering – next Monday
January 20, 2020
Emergency alert – Province plans to keep old Pickering Plant running
January 14, 2020
Pickering Nuclear emergency – Next time it could be real
January 12, 2020
Burning more gas is not what our climate needs
January 6, 2020
Pickering Council defers immediate decommissioning motion to January
December 17, 2019
Pickering City Councillors call for immediate dismantling of Pickering Nuclear Station after it closes in 2024
December 10, 2019
Ontario’s greenhouse gases from electricity sector to rise 300%
December 9, 2019
Ontario can become a climate leader again
December 5, 2019
Pickering wants its waterfront back
November 22, 2019
Friendly reminder – Tuesday meeting in Pickering
November 18, 2019
Don’t look
November 8, 2019
Fraser Institute is not telling the truth
November 6, 2019
Revitalizing the Pickering waterfront
October 25, 2019
Ford’s bill changes won’t save you a dime
October 16, 2019
Coal is gone, gone, gone
September 9, 2019