Boots on the Ground to Power Ontario’s Growth: Eric Chassard, Bruce Power’s New President and CEO, Lays Out His Vision for the Road Ahead | October 8, 2024

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Boots on the Ground to Power Ontario’s Growth: Eric Chassard, Bruce Power’s New President and CEO, Lays Out His Vision for the Road Ahead

The Empire Club of Canada is proud to present Eric Chassard, Bruce Power’s new President and CEO in his first major speaking appearance in this role.As Ontario predicts significant growth in electricity demand in the coming decades, Bruce Power will continue to play a crucial part of the province’s clean energy grid, while providing a scalable supply of cancer-fighting medical isotopes.Through its multi-billion-dollar Life-Extension program, Ontario will secure upwards of 7,000 megawatts for the 2030s and thousands of jobs for skilled workers. And as Ontario plans for the long term, Bruce Power is conducting a federal Impact Assessment to create the option of building Bruce C, which could add up to 4,800 megawatts of nuclear capacity to its site.Join Eric Chassard as he steps into the role of President and CEO of Bruce Power and leads the company through what will be an unprecedented work schedule for an operating nuclear site. Building on its strong foundation, and on-time on-budget delivery of its Unit 6 refurbishment, Eric will discuss the company’s approach to successfully execute on its commitments for the people of Ontario. Moderator: Hon. Lisa Raitt, P.C, Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets Speaker: Eric Chassard, President and CEO, Bruce Power *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*