The Initial Project Description for the proposed underground deep geological repository system for Canada's used nuclear fuel has been posted on the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada website, triggering the start of the regulatory process for the facility.
Denison Mines Corporation says it is ready to make a final investment decision and begin construction of the Phoenix In-Situ Recovery uranium mine, with first production expected by mid-2028.
The government of Alberta has committed to collaborate with Canada's federal government to develop a nuclear generation strategy as part of a memorandum of understanding signed by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation's plan to refurbish four Candu nuclear reactors at Pickering, clearing the way for a start to the execution phase of the project, subject to final regulatory approvals.
Two government agencies are to invest a total of CAD3 billion (USD2.1 billion) and take "meaningful" minority stakes in Ontario Power Generation's Darlington New Nuclear Project, helping to de-risk the construction and operation of the small modular reactors.