Ontario PC government is launching early development work on the province’s first large-scale hydroelectric expansion in over a decade, supporting two new generation stations in the Moose River Basin to meet soaring electricity demand and power economic growth across Northern Ontario.
In partnership with Taykwa Tagamou Nation (TTN) and Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN), the proposed Nine Mile Rapids and Grand Rapids generating stations could produce up to 430 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity—enough to power 430,000 homes. These projects will strengthen Ontario’s grid, create thousands of local, good-paying jobs, and support future growth in critical industries, from mining to advanced manufacturing.
With a 75% increase in electricity demand forecasted across Ontario by 2050, these new hydro stations are a key part of the government’s plan to expand energy generation and enhance energy independence—especially as geopolitical dynamics shift following the election of President Trump.
This effort builds on the PC government’s $4.7 billion investment in hydroelectricity, which is securing over 5,000 MW of clean power through the refurbishment and expansion of existing stations and supporting more than 2,000 jobs across the province.
From creating jobs to securing energy independence, this is just one more way the Ontario PC government is building a stronger, cleaner, and more affordable future for all.