Ontario starts work that could launch massive new nuclear power generating station [Video]

The Ford government has taken the first step on a potentially long path to building a large new nuclear power generation station near Toronto by confirming early work is underway to find local consensus for construction on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Energy Minister Stephen Lecce was in Port Hope, Ont., on Wednesday to promote Ontario Power Generation’s Wesleyville site as land the province could rely upon to build a new nuclear station on.

“I’m excited to be continuing these conversations with Indigenous and municipal leaders to explore options for new nuclear generation at the Wesleyville site, including new good-paying jobs and other associated benefits,” Lecce said in a statement.

The site is one of three locations — along with Nanticoke in Haldimand County, Lambton in St. Clair — highlighted in November as options for new power generating stations.

The Wesleyville site is owned by OPG and is located near existing …