Nuclear

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.

As Canada faces rising electricity demand, increasing pressure to reduce emissions and a growing need for long-term energy security, the country’s nuclear industry is stepping into a defining moment. That momentum was on full display at the Canadian Nuclear Association’s 2026 Conference - Power and Purpose.

When people think about nuclear energy, electricity generation usually comes to mind first. And for good reason - nuclear power provides clean, reliable electricity around the clock. But in Canada, nuclear technology has also played a quieter, yet profoundly important role for decades: supporting modern medicine.

Last month marked an important milestone for Western Canada’s energy future, as leaders from across the country gathered for the inaugural CNA West conference, hosted by the Canadian Nuclear Association.

When Energy Alberta’s President & CEO joined Global’s Shaye Ganam on-air, the conversation wasn’t about long-term hypotheticals. It was about the very real question Alberta is facing right now.

Energy Alberta was proud to participate in the SMR Canada Summit 2025, contributing to a panel discussion on the Peace River Nuclear Power Project.