nbsp   Is nuclear power being privatized in Canada?
[A. CANDU Technology] [B. The Industry] [C. Cost/Benefit] [D. Safety/Liability] [E. Waste] [F. Security/Non-Proliferation] [G. Uranium] [H. Research Reactors] [I. Other R&D] [J. Further Info] Updated 2005-10-17 In July 2000, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) (formerly Ontario Hydro) announced its plans to lease the operation of its eight CANDU reactors at the Bruce site (on Lake Huron) to a consortium lead by UK reactor owner/operator British Energy. This lease was signed in May 2001. The combined electrical capacity of all eight reactors at the Bruce site is 6,140 MWe, although two of the units have been mothballed since 1998. The reactors at the Bruce site were commissioned between 1977 and 1987. Until February 2003, the leasing consortium (known as Bruce Power Limited Partnership (BPLP)) was 79.8% controlled by British Energy, 15% controlled by the uranium producer Cameco Corporation, and 5.2% controlled by labour groups (the Power Worker’s Union at 4%, and The Society of Energy Profes
