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AREVA spruiking its nuclear wares pre elections in Canada

the French nuclear company has been courting New Brunswick with the idea of a second reactor at Point Lepreau, along with solar and tidal power alternatives.

(Canada) Areva deal smacks of politics: PCs, Greens, CBC News, 7 July 2010, The Liberal government’s planned announcement with France’s Areva on Thursday regarding a possible second nuclear reactor is being derided by New Brunswick’s opposition political parties.Energy Minister Jack said the French nuclear company has been courting New Brunswick with the idea of a second reactor at Point Lepreau, along with solar and tidal power alternatives.

The Liberal government has scheduled a big announcement for Thursday with Areva’s chief executive officer.

Although the details are not known, Keir said this week the two sides were close to a letter of intent that would allow Areva to begin lining up the business case for the second nuclear reactor and the proposed clean energy park.

New Brunswick’s fixed-election date law means voters will go to the polls on Sept. 27 and at least two political parties are criticizing the Areva talks as electioneering.

Progressive Conservative Leader David Alward said the Liberals are moving too quickly ahead with plans for a second reactor.

CBC News – New Brunswick – Areva deal smacks of politics: PCs, Greens

July 9, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general | antinuclear, AREVA, France, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, reactor, uranium