New Nuclear at Wesleyville
Current status: Proposed nuclear facility
Ontario Power Generation is seeking a licence to prepare a site for its New Nuclear at Wesleyville project in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario. This site would provide up to 10,000 megawatts of new nuclear generating capacity and would operate for at least 60 years.
This project is subject to an integrated assessment to meet the requirements of the Impact Assessment Act and the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
Facility information
| Location | Municipality of Port Hope, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Licensee | Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) |
| Status | Integrated assessment – Planning phase |
| Facility website | New generation opportunities | Wesleyville – OPG |
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Phases
There are 5 phases in an integrated assessment. This project is currently in Phase 1 – Planning.
- Phase 1 – Planning
- Phase 2 – Impact statement
- Phase 3 – Impact assessment
- Phase 4 – Decision
- Phase 5 – Post-decision
Learn how integrated assessments are conducted.
About the planning phase
Formal engagement activities with the public and Indigenous Nations and communities begin in the planning phase. All documents associated with this phase are available on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry and are available for comment.
The role of the CNSC in the planning phase is conducted in collaboration with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and includes:
- developing tailored impact statement guidelines based on a review of the initial project description
- developing a cooperation plan, a permitting plan, an Indigenous engagement and partnership plan, and a public participation plan
Engagement
The CNSC recognizes the importance of engaging and building relationships with the public living near existing or proposed nuclear facilities and with other interested parties.
Public information and disclosure program
CNSC regulations ensure that licensees communicate information effectively about activities at licensed facilities that are of interest to the public.licensees communicate information effectively about activities at licensed facilities that are of interest to the public.
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