Nuclear Power Finds Friend In Ignatieff

(Federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff responds to reporters' questions following Board of Trade speech - photo by Gary MacDonald)

The consortium proposing a second reactor at Point Lepreau has a friend in federal Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff. In response to a question from the floor during a Board of Trade luncheon -- Ignatieff says nuclear power will play a significant role in the Liberal energy portfolio -- he says he doesn't see making our environmental targets without nuclear energy as part of the plan.Ignatieff side stepped reporters questions about the possibility of triggering a fall election -- but -- he says there are several key areas where the Harper government will have to be held accountable. The Liberal leader stopped in the city as part of tour through the Maritimes this week.