Carney’s nuclear strategy ‘ambitious,’ but leaves questions about tighter regulatory regime, financing, say experts

Canada’s recently released nuclear energy strategy sets goals including construction of up to 10 new large nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, as well as a doubling of uranium exports.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson launched Canada’s nuclear energy strategy on June 22, which he called a plan for a 'new civilian nuclear renaissance.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT
June 29, 2026

Canada’s recently released nuclear energy strategy sets ambitious targets, although it is currently unclear how it will accomplish major streamlining intended to bring the lengthy regulatory process to under two years, which will be integral for success, according to indus...

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