Nuclear Industry Lobbying as Ontario Considers New Plants

Five global nuclear power technology firms are combining efforts to lobby the Ontario government about building new nuclear plants.

The group, which includes Atomic Energy of Canada, GE Canada and engineering giant SNC-Lavalin, say they've signed a four-year deal to promote Candu reactors to the province.

Next month, the Ontario government is expected to formally respond to a recent report calling for new nuclear power stations in the province.

Energy Minister Donna Cansfield says she isn't feeling pressured by the nuclear industry to commit to building more reactors.

But government insiders have suggested the Liberals are leaning towards embarking on a massive nuclear power strategy.

Environmental groups are warning that nuclear reactors are too expensive and dangerous.

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