Ontario hosted energy ministers from across Canada this week at the “Connecting Canada – Building an Energy Superpower Summit,” where provinces and territories agreed to collaborate on major energy infrastructure projects to strengthen Canada’s position as a global energy leader. The summit featured a tour of Ontario’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, highlighting the province’s nuclear capabilities to visiting ministers. Public opinion data presented showed 72% of Canadians believe their provinces will need more power within the next 20 years, underscoring growing energy demand.
This collaborative agreement aims to create a modern, integrated Canadian energy system supporting regional development and national prosperity. With two-way trade between Ontario and other provinces valued at over $326 billion in 2023, the partnership positions Ontario as a potential long-term supplier of clean electricity to other jurisdictions.
Minister Lecce emphasized the initiative would deliver “clean, reliable, and affordable electricity across Canada” using Canadian technology, resources, and workers, while Associate Minister Sam Oosterhoff stressed the importance of cutting red tape and accelerating major infrastructure projects to secure Canada’s energy and economic future for generations to come: “this conference was an opportunity to create tangible partnership and cooperation between provinces, aligned in our mission to build ports, mines, railways, transmission lines, pipelines, and major infrastructure projects to grow our economy.”
