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flag Ontario approves $26.8B upgrade to extend Pickering nuclear plant operations for 40 years.

flag Ontario has approved a $26.8 billion refurbishment of four reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, extending their operation by nearly 40 years. flag Construction is set to begin in early 2027, pending final approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, with the plant’s current units 5 to 8 allowed to operate until the end of 2026. flag The project aims to provide low-carbon power for over two million homes, support up to 30,000 construction jobs, and sustain 6,700 to 7,500 jobs annually, with 85–90% of spending staying in Ontario. flag It is part of a broader provincial strategy to ensure energy reliability and meet growing demand, though environmental groups warn of increased natural gas use during the shutdown period and question the project’s cost and long-term sustainability.

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