Port Hope Community Survey Results 2022
“Cameco appreciates and is proud of the continued support we receive from the Port Hope community for our local operations,” said Dale Clark, vice-president of Cameco's Fuel Services Division. "We are particularly happy to see the strong community support for the long-term licence application for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing.”
In July and August 2022, Fast Consulting conducted the annual public opinion survey of Port Hope and found that 93% of residents support Cameco’s continued operations in Port Hope. For the past decade, Cameco has maintained an approval rating above 80% and remains a trusted corporate citizen in the local community.
“Cameco appreciates and is proud of the continued support we receive from the Port Hope community for our local operations,” said Dale Clark, vice-president of Cameco's Fuel Services Division. "We are particularly happy to see the strong community support for the long-term licence application for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing.”
A large majority of residents (82%) expressed support for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing’s long-term 20-year licence application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Cameco plays a large role in the Ontario nuclear industry, and it is evident residents are aware that all uranium in Ontario reactors is processed by Cameco in Port Hope and that nuclear energy provides more than half of the electricity to Ontario.
The public opinion survey of 402 Port Hope residents (Wards 1 and 2) was conducted by Fast Consulting, a third-party consultant. Cameco conducts public opinion surveys to measure levels of awareness, support and trust in the community and to gauge the effectiveness of its communication and public engagement efforts. See the summary report for more details.