CLARINGTON, ON, March 28,
2024 /CNW/ - The Municipality of Clarington, as
a founding member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host
Communities (CANHC), joined heads of state, representatives
from the nuclear industry and non-governmental organizations at the
first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, Belgium, to highlight the role of
local government as a partner in safe and responsible nuclear
energy production.
"As a proud host community, we are committed to supporting clean
energy initiatives that benefit our residents, the environment, and
the local economy. The nuclear sector is expanding globally, and
communities around the world are looking to Canada and Clarington as an example of host community
leadership. Without a willing host community, there would be no
nuclear sector – and we are committed to being a partner to help
ensure the safe, secure and successful deployment of nuclear
technology," said Clarington Mayor
Adrian Foster, who also serves as
Chair of CANHC.
During the Summit, leaders from host communities representing 18
countries signed the Nuclear Communities Global Partnership
Declaration. Countries represented included Canada, the United
States and several countries across Europe. In the Declaration, the group commits
to brokering better connections between municipalities and
international atomic organizations, government, the nuclear
industry and regulatory authorities.
"We are stronger together, and the world is taking note. Nuclear
power is going through a renaissance globally, and there is an
incredible opportunity to join with municipalities around the
world, to learn from and support each other in our common goal of
welcoming nuclear advancement—contributing to the long-term
economic and civic well-being of our communities. In doing so,
local communities must be meaningfully engaged as partners
throughout the process so we can truly leverage the benefits of
nuclear energy," Mayor Foster added.
About Clarington
The Municipality of Clarington,
Ontario, Canada, is a vibrant nuclear host community known
for its thriving energy sector, picturesque green space, historic
downtowns, and as a great place to raise a family. Located on the
shores of Lake Ontario at the
eastern gateway to the Greater Toronto
Area, Clarington is a place
of possibilities. More than 107,000 people call Clarington home, and this population is
expected to grow to 221,000 by the year 2051. Learn more in
Clarington's Community Profile and
visit www.clarington.net.
Clarington is also a founding
member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, a
not-for-profit association that supports current and future nuclear
host communities in a proactive relationship with the nuclear
industry and regulators.
SOURCE Municipality of Clarington