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Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
-
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

Additions

Proposal text
Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

Proposal text
Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
-
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

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Proposal text
Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
-
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

Additions

Proposal text
Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

Proposal text
Be it resolved that the Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A
SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION
Type of Proposal
Public policy that the party would represent
Objective / Benefit
This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear
technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable"
energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
Be it resolved that existing policies:
1996 - Foreign Aid
("Further resolved that a Green Party government discontinue all foreign energy assistance related
to nuclear and fossil fuel projects by the year 2000;")
1998 - Peace and Security
("The Canadian Greens would support a nuclear-free policy for Canada which includes: the cessation
of exploration for mining of radioactive materials; the shut-down of the nuclear industry including
nuclear power plants;")
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy
("The institution of a global ban on the mining and export of uranium.")
G08-p012 Nuclear Power
("BE IT RESOLVED that all subsidies and supports to the nuclear industry will be withdrawn, except
those required to maintain the safety of the phase out, decommissioning of facilities and associated
waste.")
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff
("allow for a Feed-in Tariff rate with long term fixed length contracts with Canadian based
companies for innovative, carbon free fuel, non-nuclear, electricity generating technologies.")
...be withdrawn in their entirety, and that existing GPC policies:
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan
("there is a co-ordinated Federal Energy Transition Plan to effect the transition from a fossil fuel
based economy to one based on the sustainable use of renewable energy")
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research
("provide adequate research funding to establish the design and management principals of a
nationally integrated electrical power grid capable of supporting many diverse sources of renewable
electrical energy")
...be amended to use the classification "clean energy" instead of "renewable energy".
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon
emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health.
Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact
on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57.
Human health: Page 58.)
https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options
Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and
cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned
nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources.
https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy
Dr. Gordon Edwards has repeatedly acknowledged nuclear power is a low-carbon source of power
generation. https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24
The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98%
Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/
This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where
components are not domestically produced.
-
https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070
Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by
hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf
On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in
Canada. This was the "SMR Roundtable" that GPC members might have experienced, if a pro-nuclear
voice had been allowed to participate in our conversation among opponents of nuclear
power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfL40rSFT00
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the
group or groups?
N/A
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English

Nuclear Power: Cease Blanket Opposition

Preamble

Nuclear power is one of the lowest-carbon sources of electricity, as recognized by IPCC and United Nations ECE. A majority of Canadians support using nuclear energy to generate electricity.

Proposal text

Green Party of Canada WILL CEASE BLANKET-OPPOSITION TO NUCLEAR POWER AS A SOURCE OF LOW-CARBON ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION.

Type of Proposal

Public policy that the party would represent.

Objective / Benefit

This resolution is intended to withdraw existing GPC policies which oppose Canada's use of nuclear technologies for non-military purposes. GPC policies which impede nuclear by calling for "renewable" energy shall be updated to replace "renewable" with "clean".

If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?

1996 Foreign Aid - repeal
G06-p11 Enhanced Nuclear Policy - repeal
1998 - Peace and Security - repeal
G08-p012 Nuclear Power - repeal
G10-p31 Carbon Free National Feed-in Tariff - Amend: remove "non-nuclear,"
G08-136 Energy Transition Plan - Amend: change "renewable energy" to "clean energy"
G08-p137 Support of Distributed Electrical Power Grid Research - Amend: change "renewable energy" to "clean energy"

List any supporting evidence for your proposal

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe issued a report comparing not just lifecycle carbon emissions for various electricity sources, but overall impact on the environment and human health. Nuclear power was the single lowest CO2eq /kWh electricity source studied. The single lowest impact on ecosystems. And among the very lowest impact on human health. (CO2: Page 8. Ecosystems: Page 57. Human health: Page 58.) https://unece.org/sed/documents/2021/10/reports/life-cycle-assessment-electricity-generation-options

Our World In Data summarizes a modern assessment of various electricity system's safety and cleanliness. While not as in-depth or recent as UN ECE's study, Our World In Data clearly positioned nuclear in 2020 as one of humanity's safest and cleanest energy sources. https://ourworldindata.org/safest-sources-of-energy

Despite his continued opposition to nuclear power, Dr. Gordon Edwards acknowledges "Low-carbon emitting technologies include solar, wind, hydro and nuclear" in a 2021 briefing paper. https://www.ourcommons.ca/content/Committee/441/ENVI/WebDoc/WD11891319/11891319/RamanaMV-1-e.pdf

In GPC's "Roundtable on Canada's Nuclear Policy" Dr. Gordon Edward observes that splitting atoms for energy does not release carbon. (Excerpt with my commentary:) https://youtu.be/HKIcnbMMdO0?t=24 (Original video:) https://www.facebook.com/GreenPartyofCanada/videos/934857067289154/

The nuclear supply chain for CANDU refurbishments is 98% Canadian. https://www.opg.com/documents/2021-ontario-nuclear-collaboration-report/

This can be contrasted with other low (but not as low as nuclear) carbon energy sources where components are not domestically produced, such as wind turbines: https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/79fdad93-9025-49ad-ba16-c26d718cc070

Nuclear's domestic, Canadian, supply chain still achieves a cost /kWh only beaten by hydropower. https://www.oeb.ca/sites/default/files/rpp-price-report-20211022.pdf

On April 23, 2023, Dr. Chris Keefer debated Dr. Gordon Edwards on the subject of nuclear power in Canada. This was the "Roundtable on Canada's Nuclear Policy" that GPC members might have experienced, if a single pro-nuclear voice had been allowed to participate. https://youtu.be/LvMC8TK025w

Angus Reid Institute finds increasing support from Canadians for nuclear power. In June 2021, 51% of Canadians said they would like to see further development of nuclear power generation. Now 57% say the same. https://angusreid.org/canada-energy-nuclear-power-oil-and-gas-wind-solar/

This 57% of Canadians supporting nuclear matches a similar trend in the United States, where also now 57% support nuclear power. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/18/growing-share-of-americans-favor-more-nuclear-power/

Germany serves as a cautionary tale that renewables have not replaced their nuclear fleet. This video details use on online grid monitoring tools to evaluate Elizabeth May's statement (made during COP28) that shutting down nuclear power has "freed up" the grid to accept renewable energy, while not also noting that German grid remains high-carbon, and Germany immediately transitioned (upon the closure of their last nuclear power plants) from being net-exporter of electricity to net-importer of electricity. https://youtu.be/8rcMwmGuGSo

Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?

N/A

Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?

Yes

Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.

English

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