Canadian Provinces Release Strategic Plan to Develop and Deploy Small Nuclear Reactors

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The governments of Ontario, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan and Alberta have released a strategic plan for the deployment of small nuclear reactors, the last step before embarking on their vision to strengthen and grow the economy by providing a clean energy future for Canada.

Leading organizations like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the International Energy Agency agree that technology and innovation can be a catalyst in the transition to a lower-carbon economy. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are the next evolution in nuclear innovation and technology.

This strategic plan is a path forward for the advancement of SMRs and the opportunity they bring as a source of safe and reliable, zero-emissions energy to power Canadian communities, while meeting the demands of a growing economy and population. SMRs can improve quality of life, drive economic growth and prosperity, and help Canada and the world meet its climate goals.

Ontario, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have been working together since 2019 to advance SMRs in Canada, with Alberta joining the group in April 2021. While the strategic plan is the final deliverable under the inter-provincial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), it is only the beginning as the provinces work together to take the next steps in advancing SMR innovation in Canada.