No plans to abandon nuclear energy in Canada, despite public concerns and costly upgrades

Energy experts split on whether renewables could replace nuclear's contribution to emission free electricity.

While some Western countries have announced plans to abandon nuclear power after a series of nuclear meltdowns at Japan's Fukushima nuclear facility earlier this year, Natural Resources Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission insist that similar measures are unnecessary in Canada.

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