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By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal The Ontario government has developed an integrated energy plan aimed at sustaining energy sources for generations to come. Stephen Lecce, minister of energy and mines, said Ontario is home to critical minerals, natural resources, a skilled workforce and an industrial base that global markets need. “But none of it moves, none of it grows, without the energy to power it,” he said on the provincial website. Lecce says Ontario chooses to “act decisively to secure our energy future.” He presented the Energy for Generations: Ontario’s Integrated Plan to Power the Strongest Economy during the June 16-17 G7 summit in Alberta, and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) was listening. Rick Dumas, NOMA president, said they welcome the energy plan that positions… <\/p>\n

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By Sandi Krasowski, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Chronicle-Journal The Ontario government has developed an integrated energy plan aimed at sustaining energy sources for generations to come. Stephen Lecce, minister of energy and mines, said Ontario is home to critical minerals, natural resources, a skilled workforce and an industrial base that global markets need. “But none of it moves, none of it grows, without the energy to power it,” he said on the provincial website. Lecce says Ontario chooses to “act decisively to secure our energy future.” He presented the Energy for Generations: Ontario’s Integrated Plan to Power the Strongest Economy during the June 16-17 G7 summit in Alberta, and the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) was listening. Rick Dumas, NOMA president, said they welcome the energy plan that positions... <\/p>\n

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