Natural Resources committee  That is one of the issues involved in that economic loss. I know of what I speak. Port Hope has been in the news lately, with some very negative nuclear issues with regard to the release of a study. In the matter of a week we had businesses identify that they didn't want to loo

Natural Resources committee  Perhaps, Mr. Chair, I could ask for clarification.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you. I would like to provide you with some information. The Municipality of Port Hope is one of the oldest nuclear communities in Canada, having had a facility--Cameco Corporation--which is a refinery, since the 1930s. Currently, due to past business practices from the 1

Natural Resources committee  In regard to the presentation, it was made available this morning to your clerks. I'm sure it will be copied to you. In regard to self-insurance, we have had discussions with industry, and I can speak for my own community and with other areas where there are generating faciliti

Natural Resources committee  I would believe, yes, they should share in some of the cost.

Natural Resources committee  As I understand it, a portion of the pool would be acceptable.

Natural Resources committee  Yes.

Natural Resources committee  We are aware of the review that was done by CNSC also, which was more in line with, I believe, $100 million. While our association has not put forward a specific number, I think we would be more in line with the study that proposed the $100 million.

Natural Resources committee  Not that I'm aware of, and I don't believe that Clarington does either.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the standing committee. My name is Linda Thompson. I'm the mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope. I'm also a member of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. Our association chair is Mayor Ryan of the City of Pickering. Unfor