Supporting communities

We power communities, communities power us

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) operates in every corner of the province. As part of our core values, we strive to be an engaged, productive member of every one of these communities. From public safety and environmental restoration, to youth outreach, local fundraisers, and Indigenous scholarships, OPG is lifting up our communities. Our power is a force for good.

Members of OPG's nuclear security team at a monitoring station.

Keeping communities safe is priority #1

With 66 hydro stations, 241 dams, and two nuclear stations, safety is OPG’s top priority. Learn how we are helping to educate the public and pursuing a safety-first culture across the province.

Territorial acknowledgment

Ontario is treaty territory. The province as we know it would not exist without the treaties, which set out the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the provincial and federal governments, and provide companies like OPG the ability to operate. By acknowledging the traditional Indigenous territories upon which OPG’s facilities are located, we are honouring the treaties and respecting the rights of Indigenous partners.

Explore our communities

A family of five look out from elevated viewing platform at a tree-covered valley flush with fall colours.

Southern Ontario - Durham Region

See how OPG is a part of Durham Region through our many local programs, initiatives, and events.
Fireworks explode in the air at night above horseshoe falls in Niagara Falls.

Southern Ontario – Niagara Region

See how OPG is a part of the Niagara Region through our many local programs, initiatives, and events.

Southwestern Ontario

See how OPG is a part of Southwestern Ontario through our many local programs, initiatives, and events.
Water pours over the Arnprior Weir.

Eastern Ontario

See how OPG is a part of communities across Eastern Ontario, including our many local programs, initiatives, and events.
A steep cliff across the river from Abitibi Canyon Generating Station.

Northeastern Ontario

See how OPG is a part of communities across Northeastern Ontario, including our many local programs, initiatives, and events.
Looking out across a crystal clear lake reflecting the far tree-covered shore like a mirror.

Northwestern Ontario

See how OPG is a part of communities across Northwestern Ontario, including our many local programs, initiatives, and events.

Protecting wild spaces and local wildlife

OPG understands the importance of natural ecosystems to local communities and works with our partners to protect habitats and preserve vulnerable wildlife populations.

What being a good corporate citizen means to OPG

OPG employees are proud members of the communities in which we operate. As a demonstration of our commitment, the Corporate Citizenship Program (CCP) has generated millions of dollars of local benefits for communities that host our facilities. Since 1999, the CCP has been proud to provide charitable, not-for-profit, and in-kind support to grassroots host community initiatives.

Our community citizenship is also reflected in the hundreds of hours many of our employees devote annually to volunteer work within their communities, and through the Employee and Pensioner Charity Campaign which raises around $2 million annually for charities of choice.

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