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Ontario takes next step toward new nuclear plant near Sarnia amid U.S. trade tensions

The potential development would also mark a major transformation for a community that lost a significant employer when Ontario phased out coal-fired electricity.

Published Aug 26, 2026 at 6:35pm

Barbara Patrocinio
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Barbara Patrocinio
Ontario takes next step toward new nuclear plant near Sarnia amid U.S. trade tensions

Ont-Darlington-Nuclear 20260623 Ontario Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce speaks at an announcement at the site of the Darlington new nuclear project in Courtice, Ont., on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

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