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“To me, it’s a great news story,” said Vic Fedeli, the minister for Economic Development, citing the fact that PowerCo now has a contract to begin building the facility, supported by at least $10 billion in subsidies from all levels of government, that it hopes will be ready by 2029.

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Premier Doug Ford said at Queen’s Park that the delay was a sign of confidence in Ontario’s economy despite uncertain times.

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