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For the first time since Doug Ford became premier, Ontario will build renewable energy sources

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In AWARE News Network
Dec 19th, 2023
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Wind turbines at the White Pine Wind project can be seen near a hay field in Milford, Ont. in 2018. 

Once the Canadian leader in solar and wind, the province halted construction – and cancelled partially-built projects – when Doug Ford was elected premier in 2018, railing against renewables for being expensive and driving up hydro bills.

After a five and a half year hiatus, Ontario is getting back into the renewable energy game.

Once the Canadian leader in solar and wind, the province halted construction – and cancelled partially-built projects – when Doug Ford was elected premier in 2018, railing against renewables for being expensive and driving up hydro bills.

Marco Chown Oved is a Toronto-based reporter for the Star. Reach him via email: moved@thestar.ca.

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