Environmental groups to announce legal proceedings to stop new nuclear project in Ontario
Press conference at Sheraton Centre Hotel on September 29, 2011
September 29, 2011 (TORONTO) - Environmental groups trying to protect the environment and human health will make a major announcement about legal proceedings to stop the construction of new nuclear reactors by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at Darlington. If successful, the groups will stop the federal government from issuing any project approvals.
WHO:
Shawn-Patrick Stensil, Nuclear Analyst for Greenpeace Canada
Richard Lindgren, Lawyer for Canadian Environmental Law Association
Mark Mattson, President of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
WHERE:
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel — Wentworth Room (Second Floor)
123 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
M5H 2M9
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 @ 11 a.m.
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For more information:
Shawn-Patrick Stensil, Nuclear Analyst | Greenpeace Canada
416.884.7053
shawn.patrick.stensil@greenpeace.ca
Pierre Hamilton, Communications Associate | Ecojustice
416.368.7533 ext. 26
Allie Kosela, Outreach Coordinator | Lake Ontario Waterkeeper
416.861.1237