OTTAWA — Canadian Press Last updated on Friday, Apr. 03, 2009 10:58AM EDT
New Democrat Leader Howard Hampton says he would shift the province toward a ‘greener' energy supply that would fulfill Ontario's power needs if elected on Oct. 10.
Mr. Hampton outlined the NDP's plan Sunday morning at a campaign stop in Ottawa, which includes phasing out coal plants and banning any new nuclear facilities from opening.
The NDP Leader called for a “significant” boost in clean, renewable power sources such as wind, solar and water power.
He also took a shot at the Liberal government for what he termed a “$40-billion nuclear megascheme.”
But the Liberals say the true cost of nuclear power under their 20-year electricity plan is only $26.5-billion.
A Liberal spokesman derided Mr. Hampton's $40-billion estimate as “rhetoric.”
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