Statement from Mayor Adrian Foster on OPG headquarters

Clarington, Ontario - Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement:

"We are deeply disappointed in the decision to rescind the commitment to build a new corporate headquarters for Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Clarington.

Clarington Council and the local business community have worked for decades to support OPG and the nuclear industry. I cannot begin to convey how discouraged we are with the lack of local engagement in this decision.

I understand the business case in the reversal to build headquarters in Clarington, but it’s shocking that neither OPG nor the Government of Ontario recognized the ramifications that our community faces. We hope to be able to work with OPG, the industry and the Province of Ontario to rebuild trust and create a plan to help limit the negative impact that our community will suffer."

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Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Jennifer O’Meara
Communications and Issues Management Specialist
905-260-2844 or jomeara@clarington.net