Canada's Nuclear Energy Strategy Elevates CANDU as Strategic Priority
Event summary
- Canada's Nuclear Energy Strategy, announced June 22, 2026, positions CANDU technology as central to national energy security and global competitiveness.
- AtkinsRéalis, with 7,000 nuclear professionals, stands ready to execute the strategy, reinforcing its role as steward of CANDU technology.
- The strategy supports a supply chain of over 250 companies and 90,000 skilled workers across Canada's nuclear industry.
- CANDU's fuel flexibility and domestic supply capabilities are highlighted as key to energy sovereignty.
The big picture
Canada's Nuclear Energy Strategy underscores the country's ambition to become a Tier-1 nuclear nation, leveraging indigenous CANDU technology to strengthen energy security and economic resilience. The strategy aligns policy with industrial capability, positioning Canada as a global leader in low-carbon power solutions amid rising geopolitical tensions.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether AtkinsRéalis can sustain the pace of CANDU new builds, refurbishments, and export projects amid global supply chain challenges.
- Market Expansion
- How international CANDU projects will reinforce Canada's economic and strategic influence abroad.
- Regulatory Dynamics
- The impact of the strategy on next-generation nuclear innovation and fuel flexibility in an evolving geopolitical landscape.