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Canada’s Nuclear Sector Off to a Strong Start in 2026

2026-02-24T16:03:55Z

2026 is shaping up to be an important year for Canada’s nuclear sector. Several major projects have reached meaningful milestones, reflecting steady progress after years of planning, regulatory preparation, and public engagement. A significant development to date is the completion of construction on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) ahead of schedule and […]

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Workforce readiness emerges as a key enabler of Canada’s nuclear buildout

2026-02-05T22:03:43Z

Canada’s nuclear sector is entering a period of renewed activity, driven by refurbishments, life-extension projects, and the potential deployment of new reactors across multiple provinces. While these projects represent a significant opportunity for clean energy development and long-term job creation, a new workforce study shows that labour availability will be a decisive factor in whether projects can be delivered […]

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CNA2026: Where Canada’s Nuclear Future Takes Shape

2026-01-29T15:41:15Z

Canada’s electricity system is at a crossroads. Demand is climbing, and the need for reliable, non-emitting power has never been more urgent. As provinces plan major grid expansions and governments weigh their energy options, one technology is stepping forward with a track record already proven: nuclear energy. This April, the Canadian Nuclear Association will bring the country’s […]

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Statement from the Canadian Nuclear Association on Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement

2025-11-13T13:45:25Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association welcomes Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement and its focus on building a competitive, self-reliant economy anchored in clean and reliable energy. The province’s $1 billion investment through the Building Ontario Fund in Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project, along with early-stage planning for new large-scale nuclear facilities at the Bruce […]

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The Canadian Nuclear Association and Italian Nuclear Association Announce Intent to Develop Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Nuclear Energy

2025-11-07T15:43:00Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the Italian Nuclear Association (Associazione Italiana Nucleare, AIN) have announced their intent to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in advancing clean energy innovation, energy security, and climate change mitigation. The announcement took place during the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris, the world’s leading civil […]

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Budget 2025: Progress on Investment Certainty and Exports, but Greater Focus Needed on Domestic Nuclear Buildout

2025-11-05T15:59:02Z

The 2025 federal budget outlines a broad plan to strengthen Canada’s economy, attract clean-energy investment, and modernize the country’s regulatory landscape. The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes measures that bring long-awaited clarity for investors, signal a commitment to streamlining approvals, and reaffirm nuclear energy’s growing contribution to Canada’s clean-growth strategy. The government has confirmed what […]

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Open Letter to Government of Canada Ahead of G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting

2025-10-29T15:37:47Z

On behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), representing organizations across the full supply chain, from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor development, component manufacturing, engineering and construction, operations and life-extension services, research and innovation, and waste management and decommissioning, we respectfully call on the Government of Canada to join us in reaffirming Canada’s […]

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Roadmaps to New Nuclear Conference – 2025

2025-09-18T19:09:50Z

As representatives of the nuclear industry in OECD nations, we gather in Paris, France, on 18 and 19 September 2025, to support the Government-Industry dialogue in the context of the 3rd “Roadmaps to New Nuclear” conference organized by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the Government of Korea represented by the Ministry of Trade, […]

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Canada Faces Unprecedented Electricity Demand Growth: Nuclear Energy Critical to Meeting 2050 Needs

2025-09-17T19:12:50Z

A new study commissioned by the Canadian Nuclear Association shows that Canada’s electricity system must undergo an historical and extensive build-out of clean power generation to meet projected future demand. By 2050, demand for electricity is projected to double or even triple compared to today, as the country works to decarbonize its economy, build new […]

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Canada Showcases Nuclear Leadership in London

2025-09-09T14:30:39Z

Canada’s nuclear industry took its message directly to international partners this week, as provincial ministers engaged with UK industry and government representatives at London’s Canada House on September 4 to discuss the massive expansion of clean electricity needed by 2050. The forum, co-hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the UK’s Nuclear Industry Association […]

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