Power to Choose

Power to Choose
A Citizens Forum on Ontario’s Energy Future Metro Hall, 55 John Street, room 308/309, Toronto Saturday June 23, 2007

What:
A forum for citizens to express opinions, share knowledge and discuss strategies to create a sustainable energy future for Ontario. Sponsored by Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, and EvolutionGreen.  A registration form is attached.

When:
Saturday June 23 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Come for all or part of this important event.

Where:
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, room 308/309 (at King St. & John, 3 blocks W of University, from the St. Andrew subway stop)

Who:
Ontarians, young and old, who want safe, clean, and affordable energy.

Why:
The McGuinty government has decided to abandon its phaseout of coal generation. It intends to spend $40 billion to restore and build new nuclear power plants (8 new reactors at Bruce and Darlington, and/or rebuilding 18 existing reactors). Despite the environmental consequences and finite nature of fossil fuels, only half-hearted efforts are being made for conservation and renewable energy. The government exempted this Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP) from environmental assessment, and will subject it to only a limited review by the Ontario Energy Board. Environmental disaster, and billions of dollars are at stake, yet no meaningful public consultation has taken place.
Ontario citizens deserve to have a say in their energy future.

Free:
Power to Choose is free and is being organized by committed volunteers and environmental groups.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. If you or your organization can make a donation, please do.
Organizations are encouraged to sponsor the transportation costs and lodging of any representatives they may send.
Everyone is welcome.  Please attend.

What else:
Public deputations will be video recorded and compiled along with written deputations in a report to be presented to the Government. If you would like to have your deputation recorded, but cannot attend the public forum, let us know.

Register:
Please fill out the form below and e-mail it to register.PowerToChoose@gmail.com Deadline for registration is Monday June 18, 2007.

More info:
Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu, 416-462-3993
info.PowerToChoose@gmail.com

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