Feds chart path on small modular reactors as questions on nuclear’s role in climate push remain

The Liberal government is committing resources to creating a 'roadmap' for small modular reactors. However, it has shied away from explicitly endorsing new nuclear generation as part of its climate plan.

An aging nuclear power plant alongside wind turbines in Drome, France in 2017. Canada already has several large nuclear power plants, although the federal government is apprehensive about including new generation as part of its climate plan. Photograph taken by Jeanne Menjoulet and courtesy of Flickr

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BY JOLSON LIM

August 30, 2018

The Liberal government is examining the future potential of smaller nuclear reactors in Canada, even as it shies away from explicitly endorsing new nuclear generation as a way to move towards low-emission energy production. Natura...

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