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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Canada and Ontario Invest $3B in Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Ontario Power Generation signage is seen facility at the Darlington Power Complex, in Bowmanville, Ont., on May 31, 2019. 

The federal and Ontario governments have announced a joint investment of $3 billion to advance the construction of four small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station site in Bowmanville, Ontario.

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Ottawa will contribute $2 billion through the Canada Growth Fund, while Premier Doug Ford said Ontario will provide $1 billion via the Building Ontario Fund. The project, led by Ontario Power Generation, is expected to cost about $21 billion in total.

The Darlington New Nuclear Project has been designated as being in the national interest, allowing for fast-tracked approvals. Earlier this year, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission granted a licence to begin construction on the first SMR.

Supporters of the initiative say SMRs will provide reliable, emissions-free electricity, strengthen Canada’s clean energy leadership, and create thousands of jobs. Critics, however, caution about the high costs and long timelines associated with nuclear development.

If completed as planned, the Darlington SMRs would be the first of their kind in Canada, marking a significant step toward diversifying the country’s energy mix and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.


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