Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement

Nova Scotia’s official Opposition NDP Leader Claudia Chender said Thursday the agreement doesn’t include any plans for nuclear development in the province, equating the news conference to a “shiny announcement when what we’re actually looking for is results.”

“Nova Scotia is going to watch a $3-billion investment in Ontario (that will) potentially produce a lot of economic development, and power and jobs. But beyond that, it’s totally unclear what, if any, benefit accrues to Nova Scotians,” Chender told reporters.

She said the agreement will not help the province reach its clean energy targets, create new jobs or improve energy affordability.

“This isn’t about nuclear energy in Nova Scotia … they were clear in the press release and in the MOU (memorandum of understanding) that it’s not even contemplated. So I’m not sure why our premier is so interesting in promoting Doug Ford across the province in Ontario and now right here at home,” Chender said.

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