To all power line workers and first responders who are taking time away from their family to keep us and our families safe and who are there for us when we need them most - thank you!
Please stay safe.
What a tragedy!
@CanadianForces
@CFSnowbirds
Captain
@_jenncasey
was a friend and wonderful soul gone too soon. Deepest condolences to her family in Nova Scotia and friends across Canada and around the world. Jenn worked
@quintenews
before joining the military.
#RIPJenn
Proud to share the good news with
@opg
workers this morning: keeping Pickering Nuclear safely operating will provide clean, low-cost and reliable electricity to support economic growth and new jobs, while building a healthier Ontario for everyone.
#NuclearEnergy
The world is watching Ontario’s first of a kind Small Modular Reactor project.
Today I was pleased to join
@JonathanWNV
to welcome $970m in support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for our project, and the reliable, affordable and clean electricity it will provide.
It’s shameful to see the NDP, led by
@MaritStiles
, vote AGAINST supporting Ontario’s nuclear sector.
This industry supports 76,000 highly skilled, well paid jobs and provides more than 50% of the electricity Ontario families and businesses use every day with ZERO emissions.
The status quo is not an option. Our province was spending $40 million more a day than we were bringing in. If we don’t get our spending under control now, we won’t have anything left to spend on services that are essential to the people of Ontario.
Today, I sent a letter to the Cmte. on Internal Trade announcing our government’s commitment to getting pipelines built in Canada. Pipelines create good jobs, both in Ontario and across Canada. I look forward to working with my provincial partners to make Canada
#OpenForBusiness
.
🚨Tune in at 3:30 EST for an exciting announcement from Edmonton on a new agreement to deploy Small Modular Reactors in Alberta.
Ontario is ready to export our nuclear expertise to jurisdictions looking for energy security & energy autonomy.
Livestream:
Today,
@cfibON
is kicking off
#RedTape
Awareness Week. Our government is getting rid of burdensome and inefficient regulations - all while keeping Ontario workers and families safe and healthy.
#OpenForBusiness
Legion halls play a vital role for veterans and their families across Ontario. That's why we have announced we will be easing the burden on them by ensuring they pay NO property tax.
#onpoli
#respectforourveterans
Sworn in two years ago - July 9th, 2018 - for the third time and the first as MPP for
#BayofQuinte
. Thanks to my family for their support over the past nine years. It’s been an honour to serve the residents of Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward County.
Today, I announced the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act. This act, if passed, will eliminate red tape and burdensome regulations so job creators can grow and thrive right here in Ontario. Ontario is open for business!
#onpoli
I was pleased to join the hardworking staff at
@opg
’s Pickering Nuclear Generating Station to announce our government’s support for refurbishment.
This project will help secure 30 years of reliable, affordable & clean electricity to power our growing economy.
#PoweringOntario
Here at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI - looking forward to speaking with members of the auto sector from around the world, about why Ontario is the right place for them to invest and how we’re making Ontario
#OpenForBusiness
#NAIAS2019
@fordnation
Today marks the anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ontario. I’m proud to show my support for Bay of Quinte’s own HUMAN campaign started by local student Chris Doyle in collaboration with the HPE District School Board. Despite our differences we are all Human!
Ontario is a world leader in new nuclear technology. 💡⚡️
Today I announced our government is expanding Ontario’s SMR program to produce even more clean, reliable and affordable nuclear
#energy
to power the province’s growth.
Ten years ago, Oct 6th, 2011, I was elected to represent Prince Edward-Hastings at Queen’s Park. I’m honoured to continue to serve as the MPP for
#BayofQuinte
. Congratulations to all of my colleagues who were elected with me that day and thanks for your public service.
#TimeFlies
Our government is proud to support the continued safe operation of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
@opg
has filed their application with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to safely extend operations at Pickering through September 2026.
Extremely proud to serve as Minister of Energy in the
@fordnation
Ontario Government.
Looking forward to working with my colleagues in Cabinet and Caucus to
#GetitDone
for the people of Ontario.
Thanks to the residents of
#BayofQuinte
for their trust over the years.
Today, I joined Premier
@fordnation
for a historic announcement. Construction for Canada’s first ever grid scale Small Modular Reactor is now underway.
That means a new source of clean, reliable and affordable
#NuclearEnergy
and more good paying jobs for Ontario.
Today I announced our government is working with
@Bruce_Power
to start pre-development work for the first large-scale nuclear build in Ontario in over three decades.
Clean nuclear power will be critical to powering our growing economy and building our clean
#energy
advantage.
Today is the last day to fill up before the Federal Carbon Tax comes to Ontario. It won’t just cost you more to fill your car - it will cost you more to heat your home and feed your family.
The NDP are saying NO to affordable and reliable electricity.
They want to raise your hydro bills by $100 per month and cause rolling blackouts by getting rid of nuclear power and natural gas. We’re ensuring bills are affordable and the grid stays reliable.
Right Here. Right Now. Ontario is building 🇨🇦's 1st Small Modular Reactor!
Today, along with
@opg
, we announced that
@gehnuclear
has been selected as the tech partner to develop this
#SMR
.
More jobs. Clean energy. Ontario's
#NuclearAdvantage
! ⚛️
Ontario leads the way, as Canada has record job growth. 47,000 new jobs for Ontario families across the province. Premier
@FordNation
and our PC caucus is making Ontario
#OpenForBusiness
and
#OpenForJobs
A huge thank you to the entire team over at Economic Development - your commitment to Ontario’s business community is second-to-none. And to everyone I worked with along the way, thank you for your friendship, leadership and support. You are in good hands with
@VictorFedeli
Check out the progress Ontario and
@opg
are making on building the first Small Modular Reactor in the G7!
Tomorrow marks one year since I joined
@fordnation
to start site preparations and it is incredible to see the progress made, paving the way for the first four units!
Today I released Powering Ontario’s Growth, our government’s plan to power the new homes being built, our growing economy & increased electrification. ⚡️
New clean electricity generation, storage & transmission will provide the reliable & affordable power we need for the future.
Great to be with
@opg
CEO Ken Hartwick for the groundbreaking for Ontario’s first Small Modular Reactor.
Our government is getting it done and building the future of
#NuclearEnergy
to support our growing economy and population.
A refurbished Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is an important part of our government’s plan to power Ontario’s growth.
Check out the CBC’s coverage of today’s announcement:
Early works for the first SMR in the G7 have been completed on time & on budget at
@opg
's Darlington Nuclear site.
Big thanks to all the workers who helped deliver the first phase of this project, which will provide reliable, affordable & clean electricity for our province.
A Thread🧵 - Great to be joined by so many partners from labour, the energy sector and industry as we launched pre-development work for Ontario’s first large-scale nuclear build in more than thirty years.
This Team Ontario approach will help build our clean energy advantage.
#TBThursday
First swearing-in ceremony at Queen’s Park in 2011. Looking forward to being sworn-in this evening for the 4th time as MPP for
#BayofQuinte
.
I’ve heard from people across Ontario, and from my own community, about the need for more choice and convenience when it comes to buying beer and wine. We hear you and want to make this a reality by bringing beer and wine to convenience stores across Ontario!
Thank you to the voters across
#BayOfQuinte
!
I am honoured to represent our community once again to be your trusted voice at Queen’s Park.
We have accomplished so much together, and I’m excited to continue this progress over the next four years with
@fordnation
and our team!
Great to be with
@solmamakwa
in Kingfisher Lake First Nation to celebrate their connection to the province’s clean electricity grid. ⚡️⚡️
Our government is proud to be supporting the First Nations-led
@Wataynikaneyap
Transmission Project that’s connecting 17 remote communities.
A great night being sworn-in as the MPP for
#BayofQuinte
along with the rest of my Government Caucus members at Queen’s Park. A lot of new names and faces to learn!
This morning,
@MinFitzgibbon
and I sent a letter to the Feds asking them to secure a permanent removal of any and all tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. We are standing up for Canadian workers and industry - it’s time the Feds do the same.
#onpoli
#polqc
I am so proud of my friendship and association with
@VictorFedeli
and his commitment to fixing the issues as our interim leader. Thank you for your honesty, integrity, transparency and commitment to
@OntarioPCParty
, the people of Nipissing and Ontario.
#onpoli
#pcpo
The Darlington Unit 3 refurbishment, completed ahead of schedule and on-budget, is a success story that demonstrates this province’s ability to deliver major clean energy projects and Power Ontario’s Growth.
Darlington Nuclear’s Unit 3 is officially reconnected to the grid, 169 days ahead of schedule! Early return to the grid means an extra 3 terawatts of reliable, carbon-free energy -- enough to power 350K homes for 1 year. Read about this exciting milestone:
Refurbishing a nuclear unit requires the hard work of thousands of people from across the energy sector.
In addition to
@opg
staff, construction partners, suppliers &
@IESO_Tweets
staff made it possible to return Unit 3 to service 169 days ahead of schedule.
Thank you all!
It’s been an honour to serve as Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. A big thank you to all those I’ve worked with, we have accomplished so much together, including:
The moment has arrived!
Bianca Andreescu wins the first Grand Slam title of her career, defeating Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5.
#USOpen
|
#WomenWorthWatching
Yesterday I went 450 meters underground at ONKALO, Finland’s 🇫🇮
#DeepGeologicalRepository
for the safe & permanent disposal of used nuclear fuel.
Great to be joined by
@NWMOCanada
as we look ahead to Canada’s own repository, supporting Ontario’s growth with clean nuclear power.
I was proud to rise in the house today and introduce the Soldiers’ Aid Commission Act 2020. If passed, this legislation will allow the Commission to extend its support to all Ontario veterans, regardless of when and where they served.
Celebrating the anniversary of our first election win on Oct 6th, 2011. It’s been a great honour representing the people of Prince Edward-Hastings and
#BayofQuinte
the last 12 years.
Four Provinces. One Mission.
Securing Canada's
#CleanEnergy
future with a strong
#NuclearAdvantage
.
Today, with SK Minister Don Morgan, NB Minister Mike Holland & AB Minister
@sonyasavage
, we launched 🇨🇦's first-ever
#SMR
Strategy. ⚛️👷♀️
Read more:
I’ve been honoured to represent the people of
#BayofQuinte
since 2011. Over the last nine years I’ve been your trusted voice at Queen’s Park and we’ve achieved a lot for our region.
I’m humbled to be acclaimed as the
@OntarioPCParty
candidate for the 2022 election in
#BoQ
.
The world is watching what we're doing here in Ontario when it comes to our leadership on Nuclear Energy ⚛.
None of this would be possible without the men and women who keep our nuclear stations operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Thank You All!!
Ontario is leading the country!
Great to be
@opg
headquarters in Darlington to celebrate their partnership with GE Hitachi to design & build 🇨🇦’s 1st Small Modular Reactor.
This means more jobs across the province, thanks to Ontario’s nuclear supply chain! ⚛️
Congratulations to my oldest daughter Payton on graduating from Bayside Secondary School. Off to university in the fall. Where does the time go??
#highschool
#Grad2018
The world is watching Ontario as we grow our reliable and clean nuclear sector by adding not one but four SMRs on the Darlington site. ⚡ ⚛️
#PoweringOntario
Check out my interview with The Australian Financial Review on Ontario's SMR program:
Congratulations to all of my Cabinet colleagues! I look forward to joining the team over at the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services - and continuing to deliver on our government’s commitments to the people on Ontario.
In my new portfolio, it is my top priority to build trust and establish open lines of communication. Great to sit down to with my Parliamentary Assistant
@JR_Ottawa
, Associate Min.
@JillDunlop1
, Minister
@celliottability
and Ottawa families to discuss our important priorities.
Through the Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act, we are proposing changes that would allow a broader range of contractors to bid on a greater number of public sector construction projects. This is about restoring competitiveness, and saving job creators and the people money.
Bill 66 has received Royal Assent! The Restoring Ontario’s Competitiveness Act is one of many steps our government is taking to ensure that businesses can grow, thrive and create good jobs right here in Ontario
#OpenForBusiness
Our government is investing in new nuclear energy to power the next major international investment, the new homes we are building & industries as they grow and electrify.
Great to join
@Dr_Keefer
to talk about why Ontario needs nuclear.
🎙️Check it out:
Ontario’s grid is one of the cleanest in the world.
As Minister of Energy I'll continue to take my advice from the experts at Ontario's Independent System Operator.
We can't afford the blackouts and job losses that would result from the Green Party’s ideological position.
Renewables are cheaper than fossil gas, full stop. So why is the Ford govt continuing to put our economic and environmental wellbeing at risk by investing in expensive, polluting fossil gas plants? In the midst of a climate emergency, Ontario is moving backwards.
#onpoli
Only Premier
@fordnation
& our government are standing up for our nuclear workers.
Mike Schreiner’s statement is a slap in the face to the 4500 men & women at the Pickering Nuclear Station whose hard work saw the station have its second best year EVER as a six-unit station!
Voted in the Ontario 2022 provincial election today.
This is the first time my daughters Payton and Reagan were able to vote provincially, and it was great to get out together as a family!
Advance polls in
#BayOfQuinte
are open until May 28, don’t forget to vote!
Honoured to have my photo hung by
@PaulCalandra
in the Government House Leader’s Office at Queen’s Park. It’s great that former Liberal House Leader Yasir Naqvi was able to join us for the occasion.
#GHLO
The backbone of Ontario’s reliable, affordable & clean grid is our nuclear fleet, which provides 50% to 60% of our electricity every day.
Appreciate the question from MPP
@lornecoe
so I could reiterate our commitment to the 76,000 workers in this industry who keep the lights on
Today I joined Premier
@fordnation
to announce the Oneida Energy Storage Project - Canada’s largest battery storage facility!! ⚡️ 🔋
We’re building out our clean
#electricity
grid to support our growing population, and growing economy!
We want to recognize and thank our healthcare heroes who are working day and night to get us through
#COVID19
. Effective immediately, for the next four months, workers will receive an extra $4/hr.
I'm looking forward to meeting with children and youth with autism and their families at my Bay of Quinte riding event tomorrow to listen to their experiences and learn more about how to help.
Proud to sign
@hollandbloorview
’s
#DearEverybody
Agreement.
There are 6.2 Million Canadians living with a disability & they are often under represented in the media.
By signing this pledge, I’m committing MCCSS to ensure our advertising reflects the Canadian population.