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Ontario is moving forward on a gas-fired power plant in the Portlands.
Proponents of the 550 megawatt plant say it is necessary to produce new
energy downtown to ensure a stable transition from coal-fired electricity.
Opponents say it will jeopardize waterfront redevelopment and continue
Ontario down the wrong energy path. They are calling for a smaller plant
coupled with more aggressive conservation and renewable energy projects.

Should we focus on producing more energy or on reducing demand on the
electricity grid? Should a power plant be located on the waterfront? Have we
run out of time for debating best options?

Speakers:

Councillor Paula Fletcher: City representative for Toronto-Danforth and
proponent of the Community 10-point plan.
Jack Gibbons: Chair, The Ontario Clean Air Alliance
Greg Allen: President, Sustainable Edge

Other panelists to be announced. Invitations are outstanding to: the
Ontario Government and Ontario Power Generation.

Moderator: Adrian Harewood: freelance broadcast journalist, seen and heard
as host on various Toronto programs including Metro Morning and counterSpin