Alberta is ready to lead in a new energy era - but only action will get us there.

Nuclear power is no longer a distant idea for Western Canada. It is a real, viable solution gaining momentum at exactly the moment our economy, population and power demand are accelerating. The question is no longer whether nuclear belongs in Alberta’s future. It’s whether we will move fast enough to capture the opportunity in front of us.

Across the province, momentum is building. The Government of Alberta’s Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel underscored growing interest in reliable, low-emission power that supports long-term energy security and economic strength.

At the same time, that momentum is translating into real, measurable progress.

Energy Alberta’s Peace River Nuclear Power Project - a large-scale nuclear generating facility in northwestern Alberta - has officially entered the federal Impact Assessment process. This marks a major step forward, moving from early planning into one of the most rigorous and comprehensive regulatory reviews in the world.

This is what momentum looks like: coordinated leadership across provincial and federal governments, backed by strong oversight and community input - all working together to lay the foundation for a new energy industry in Western Canada.

Across jurisdictions, Canada’s nuclear expertise is being mobilized to support this momentum - because the need for new nuclear power is only growing.

Alberta’s economy is expanding rapidly, driven by population growth, industrial development and the rise of energy-intensive sectors like AI data centres. Other jurisdictions are not waiting due to the unprecedented growth in electricity demand.

Ontario is actively investing in nuclear generation. Countries like the United States, the United Kingdom and France are doubling down on nuclear to meet climate and energy security goals.

If Alberta wants to compete - for investment, for industry, for jobs - we need to build the infrastructure that supports it. Nuclear energy is one of the few technologies capable of delivering clean, reliable, around-the-clock power at the scale required. But its impact goes far beyond electricity.

A large-scale nuclear project in Western Canada represents the creation of an entire industry. During design and construction, the Peace River Nuclear Power Project could support approximately 20,000 jobs annually across direct, indirect and induced roles, contributing an estimated $40.9 billion to Canada’s GDP. Once operational, it could sustain roughly 3,500 jobs each year - including more than 1,100 direct roles - for up to 70 years.

These are not temporary gains. They are long-term, generational opportunities.

And importantly, this is investment that stays in Canada. The vast majority of project spending supports domestic industries - from steel and concrete to engineering, construction and skilled trades - creating jobs, strengthening supply chains and generating lasting economic value.

Alberta has a choice.

We can study, debate and delay - or we can build on the momentum already underway.  

Other jurisdictions are moving forward. Alberta should too. The path forward is no longer uncertain. The opportunity is here.

Now is the time to stand together and act.

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