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Ontario Greenlights $26.8B Reactor Refurbishment, 37K Jobs Expected

11/27/2025

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The Ontario government approved a $26.8 billion refurbishment of four Pickering reactors, set to begin in early 2027 and finish by the mid-2030s.
The project aims to extend the plant’s life by 38 years and to generate 2,200 megawatts, powering about 2.2 million homes and projecting nearly 37,000 jobs during refurbishment.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) must grant final approval, while critics warn the project could raise electricity bills.

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The Ontario government approved a $26.8 billion refurbishment of four Pickering reactors, set to begin in early 2027 and finish by the mid-2030s.
The project aims to extend the plant’s life by 38 years and to generate 2,200 megawatts, powering about 2.2 million homes and projecting nearly 37,000 jobs during refurbishment.
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) must grant final approval, while critics warn the project could raise electricity bills.