Residents in Northumberland will have opportunities to learn more and provide input on the proposed new nuclear project at the Wesleyville site in Port Hope.
Ontario Power Generation is hosting a series of public information sessions as part of the federal impact assessment process. An in person session will take place in Port Hope on Wednesday, May 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Port Hope Lions Hall. A second in person session is scheduled for Cobourg on Thursday, May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Venture13. A virtual session will follow on May 20 but it’s worth noting that all public comments are due before midnight on May 7.
The sessions are tied to an ongoing federal review led by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The agencies are currently seeking feedback on draft guidelines that outline what studies Ontario Power Generation must complete, along with a plan for how the public can participate throughout the review.
Officials say the goal is to gather input early in the process and ensure residents, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders have opportunities to be involved.
Members of the public can attend the sessions to ask questions and learn more about the proposal, or submit comments directly through the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
Residents can review the documents and submit comments online through the federal registry at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/89802/consultations before the May 7 deadline.
All feedback received will be considered in shaping the final review framework for the project.
The public comment period is open until 11:59 p.m. on May 7, 2026.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
