​Planning phase of Integrated Impact Assessment completed for proposed Bruce “C” project

The planning phase of the federal Integrated Impact Assessment process has been completed for Bruce Power’s proposed Bruce “C” project. This marks a notable milestone in the journey to explore the potential for expanding the production of clean, reliable nuclear capacity at the Bruce Power site.

Aug. 19, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), issued the formal Notice of Commencement of Impact Assessment under the Impact Assessment Act. This notice initiates the next stage of the process, the development of the Impact Statement, and is accompanied by Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and documents that will shape the scope and depth of the assessment moving forward. For more information regarding the notice and the integrated documents, visit the IAAC registry here: Bruce C Nuclear Project.

The planning phase is the first of the five phases in the Impact Assessment process. It focused on defining the scope of the project and provides opportunities for Indigenous people and the public to identify area of interests for the project and contribute to planning the assessment. In the Impact Statement phase, Bruce Power will leverage the requirements identified in the statement guidelines and conduct the assessment to evaluate the potential environmental, health, social, and economic effects of Bruce “C”, as well as impact to Indigenous rights.

“The Bruce ‘C’ project represents a generational opportunity to support Ontario’s clean energy future,” said Weina Chong, Bruce Power’s director of regulatory affairs for this project. “By leveraging the existing Bruce Power site, we aim to provide a high-value option for expanding nuclear capacity in a way that is safe, sustainable, and aligned with Ontario’s Integrated Energy plan, Energy for Generations.”

During this first phase of the IA process, an additional six months was added for Indigenous Nations and communities, municipalities and the public to have more time to participate in the formal process.

As it moves forward, Bruce Power remains committed to ongoing engagement with these sectors of the community. The company will continue to listen, learn, and collaborate to ensure a potential Bruce “C” project reflects shared values and delivers lasting benefits.

For more information and updates on the Bruce “C” project, visit: Bruce C Project | Engage Bruce Power.