News

  • Nov 15, 2024

    Ontario Lands New Nuclear Opportunities with Trade Mission to Poland and Estonia

    ONTARIO – The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to Poland and Estonia to strengthen existing relationships and showcase how Ontario and its nuclear supply chain can help countries around the world meet increasing energy demands. Read more
  • Nov 13, 2024

    USask signs MOA with national groups to advance nuclear research, innovation

    SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask), Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Limited (CNL) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on nuclear research and innovation. Read more
  • Nov 12, 2024

    Westinghouse Hosts Canadian Suppliers at Symposium for Global Advanced Reactor Fleet

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 12, 2024 – Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed 116 suppliers and local organizations to a Saskatchewan Supplier Symposium on November 8, 2024. The day-long event provided a forum for potential suppliers to learn about supporting Westinghouse’s new-build projects in Canada and globally. Read more
  • Sep 4, 2024

    SaskPower launches SaskNuclear to advance SMR project

    SaskNuclear, created through an order-in-council and announced through a press release, will handle the advancement of the licensing and regulatory process for Saskatchewan’s small modular reactor project. Read more
  • Jul 25, 2024

    Why does Saskatchewan want small modular nuclear reactors?

    Saskatchewan wants to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, despite the federal government's insistence it be reached by 2035. The province's solution is nuclear power.SaskPower says there are no immediate plans to pursue larger nuclear reactors. Instead, it's exploring the implementation of small modular reactors (SMRs). Read more
  • May 10, 2024

    USask explores small modular reactors fuel with federal funding

    SASKATOON—Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) received $900,000 to explore new and more efficient uranium-based fuels for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Read more
  • Aug 24, 2023

    CIC Funding to Encourage Nuclear Supply Chain Development in Saskatchewan

    Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) is providing $479,000 to the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) and its partners to prepare local companies for their future participation in provincial, national and global small modular reactor (SMR) development. Read more