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Lower electricity costs
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.
Proposed GTA Reactor an Unreasonable Risk
Building a new nuclear reactor in the GTA presents an unreasonable risk to the safety of millions of people
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 2030 as the province uses gas to replace aging nuclear plants. If this occurs, Ontario will lose roughly 40% 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
We need an unbiased assessment of ending gas-fired generation
June 9, 2021
We need to stop OPG’s GTA nuclear reactor plan now
June 3, 2021
27 municipalities – representing more than half of Ontario – call for gas plant phase-out
May 28, 2021
Fortis seeks another taxpayer handout to export gas-fired electricity to Pennsylvania
May 26, 2021
IESO outlines plans to look at a gas plant phase-out
May 21, 2021
IESO launches public engagement on phasing-out Ontario’s gas-fired power plants
May 8, 2021
Say no to a new nuclear reactor in the GTA
May 5, 2021
We need Chrystia Freeland to make sure the Pickering Nuclear Station is safe
April 21, 2021
Infrastructure Bank looking like a climate bust
April 14, 2021
Rumina Velshi needs to protect people, not OPG’s profits
April 7, 2021
CNSC must immediately ensure Pickering Nuclear is safe to operate
March 31, 2021
Stunning revelations about Pickering Nuclear Station’s safety
March 23, 2021
It’s time for Steven Del Duca to become a climate leader
March 16, 2021
Mayor Tory & Toronto City Council call for phase-out of Ontario’s gas plants
March 11, 2021
Andrea Horwath promises to phase-out Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by 2030
March 8, 2021
Mississauga and Brampton call for the phase-out of Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by 2030
March 3, 2021
OPG and Enbridge Oppose Toronto’s Gas Plant Phase-Out Motion
February 8, 2021
Let’s get Toronto onboard the gas plant phase-out train
January 29, 2021
Don’t let the Trudeau Government make the same mistake again
January 27, 2021
City of Kingston calls for phase-out of Ontario’s gas-fired power plants
January 20, 2021
We can create 16,000 jobs in Pickering!
January 8, 2021
A New GTA Nuclear Reactor vs Wind and Solar
December 15, 2020
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