Five things about Canada’s proposed small modular nuclear reactors
Alberta's Jason Kenney became the fourth Canadian premier to sign an agreement supporting the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Canada.
Small modular reactor feasibility report
The report provides a feasibility assessment of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development and deployment and contains...
Four provinces to sign memorandum of understanding to explore small nuclear reactors
Alberta is to join three other provinces to explore the feasibility of small modular nuclear reactors as a clean energy option.
Enviro advocacy groups demand public input on Small Modular Reactors
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s review process of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) is taking place behind closed doors and allows private sector companies to sell unproven reactor designs.
Industry unclear on governments’ role in advancing ESG integration
The energy industry has mixed views on how successful the federal and Alberta governments have been in advancing Canada’s sustainability story.
Small modular reactors challenge natural gas
The first operators of miniature nuclear reactors described their job as “tickling the tail of a sleeping dragon” because of the danger involved with unlocking the energy in atoms.
Ottawa delays small nuclear reactor plan as critics decry push for new reactors
Canadians will have to wait a little while longer to see the federal government's plan for the development of small nuclear reactors, seen by proponents as critical to the country's fight against global warming.
Feds launch nuclear waste strategy review amid elusive solutions for toxic waste
The federal government has launched a new initiative aimed at finding long-term solutions for the growing quantity of radioactive waste produced by Canada's nuclear reactors.
Feds fund small nuclear reactor ahead of national strategy to adopt more of them
An Ontario nuclear power company is getting $20 million from Ottawa to try to get its new small modular reactor in line with Canada's safety regulations
Canada invests in small modular nuclear technology, eyes net-zero future
The Canadian government took a tentative step forward on its national small modular reactor (SMR) plan on Thursday, with an investment to help an Ontario company edge closer to commercializing its reactor technology.
Mini-reactors are gaining traction in the push for greener grids
The nuclear industry has been stalled for years now, struggling to compete with cheaper forms of power and viewed as suspect ever since the accidents at Fukushima, Chernobyl and Three Mile Island.
Alberta to join other provinces in exploring small nuclear technology
The Alberta government says it plans to join three other provinces in exploring small-scale nuclear technology.
Saskatchewan to develop plan around small modular nuclear reactors
Saskatchewan is taking another step in its march to bring small modular nuclear technology to the province.
More public input needed on nuclear waste management, concerned groups say
Several public-interest groups are calling for a suspension of federal decision-making on radioactive-waste disposal until Canada has stronger policies in place.
Canada’s response framework for nuclear, radiological emergencies gets solid marks
Canada has received words of praise for its emergency preparedness system across all levels of government and its implementation of safety standards in nuclear and radiological emergency.
Three premiers look hopefully to a nuclear future
Saskatchewan, Ontario and New Brunswick are hoping that small modular reactors (SMRs) can provide affordable, emissions-free baseload power to their economies
Three sites remain on list for high-level nuclear waste storage
The long list of 22 municipalities and Indigenous communities willing to consider hosting a deep hole to store high-level nuclear waste has been whittled down to three.
