Todd Smith

• Doug Ford unveils new education minister, weeks after naming her predecessor

  Former Ontario education minister Todd Smith announced he had resigned from Doug Ford's PC government 'effective immediately' on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2024
  
• Ontario seeks to overrule independent energy board on natural gas decision

  The decision by the Ontario Energy Board would increase costs for homebuyers by making them pay up front for the connection instead of over 40 years, Todd Smith said.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2024
  
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• Minister to overrule Ontario Energy Board, says decision will raise cost of new homes

  Ontario's energy minister says he will introduce legislation to reverse an Ontario Energy Board decision that would increase costs for new homes heated with natural gas.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2023
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• Ontario, Quebec to swap energy in new deal to help with electricity demands

  The provinces' electricity operators, the Independent Electricity System Operator and Hydro-Quebec, will trade up to 600 megawatts of energy each year, said Todd Smith.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• How the worst blackout in North America played out in Ontario

  At 4:11 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2003, the system supervisor in the control room overseeing Ontario's electrical grid saw four alarms pop up on his computer screen. Then came 30,000 more.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2023
• Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunch

  Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith says his plan to meet the province's growing electricity needs in the 2030s and beyond will include securing new generation from green sources.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
• Ontario starts pre development work for new, large scale nuclear plant

  Ontario is looking to build the first new, large-scale nuclear plant in more than 30 years in order to meet the province's growing electricity demands.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
• Ontario at ‘elevated risk’ for power outages due to nuclear refurbishments: regulator

  An annual assessment from regulator NERC suggests about two-thirds of North America, including Ontario, could have supply shortfalls in the event of severe weather events.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Time running out for Ontario to formally request Pickering nuclear power station extension

  The Ford government has until the end of June to ask Canada's nuclear regulator to inspect its plans in order to keep Pickering nuclear power station open until 2026.

  Politics

  May 30, 2023
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• Ontario program to pay smart thermostat owners for summer temperature control

  Customers who sign up for the Peak Perks program will receive a $75 prepaid credit card in exchange for giving their smart thermostat manufacturer secure access to the device.

  Canada

  May 25, 2023