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Saskatchewan to pursue two large nuclear reactors: Premier Moe

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 29). Saskatchewan to pursue two large nuclear reactors: Premier Moe. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-to-pursue-two-large-nuclear-reactors-premier-moe/article_e4b5519c-7585-5860-ae57-021c892bf248.html

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that the province is considering building two large nuclear reactors to meet future energy demands, with the potential for one reactor to be operational by 2042. The project aims to supply at least 2,600 megawatts of power by 2050 and aligns with the province’s exploration of a small modular nuclear reactor near Estevan. Industry leaders like Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel and AtkinsRéalis CEO Ian Edwards support the initiative, citing benefits such as economic growth, environmental sustainability, and energy security.
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Premier Scott Moe of Saskatchewan announced plans to explore building two large nuclear reactors in the northwest part of the province, with a goal of having the first reactor operational by 2042. The government aims to achieve at least 2,600 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power generation capacity by 2050 as part of its broader strategy to ensure long-term energy security and attract investment. While the specific locations for these reactors have not been confirmed yet, potential sites could be along the North Saskatchewan River or in the Rafferty area near Estevan. SaskPower will lead site evaluations and engage with local communities affected by this development. The initiative aims to capitalize on the province's existing expertise in uranium resources and nuclear capabilities.

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Canada Estevan SASKATOON SaskPower Saskatchewan

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Saskatchewan GPE · 5× Moe ORG · 3× Canada GPE · 2× SASKATOON GPE · 2× Cameco ORG · 1× Estevan GPE · 1× Regina GPE · 1× SaskPower ORG · 1× Scott Moe PERSON · 1× Tim Gitzel PERSON · 1×

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“We understand the economic, environmental and energy security benefits that safe, reliable and carbon-free nuclear power can provide for our people, communities, and industries,” Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said in the government release.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
🔮 Moe says the first could be online in 2042.
2026-09-29 · Toronto Star
Saskatchewan to pursue two large nuclear reactors: Premier Moe · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 1 hedged)

SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government is looking at building two large nuclear reactors in the province’s northwest. asserted
government → say → northwest
Moe says the first could be online in 2042. uncertain
first → say → 2042
He says SaskPower, the province’s electricity utility, will evaluate potential locations and speak with people in affected communities. asserted
SaskPower → say → communities
The announcement comes as Saskatchewan looks to ensure its energy needs are met in the future. asserted
needs → come → future
Moe says nuclear power will play a part in the province’s broader electrical grid, by supplying at least 2,600 megawatts by 2050. asserted
power → say → 2050
The province is currently exploring whether to build a small modular nuclear reactor near Estevan, southeast of Regina. asserted
province → explore → Regina
“Reliable, affordable power is essential for Saskatchewan families to thrive and for businesses and communities to grow,” Moe said in a news release Tuesday. asserted
Moe → thrive → release
“With our world-class uranium resources, skilled workforce and growing nuclear expertise, Saskatchewan has everything we need to be a global leader in nuclear energy.” asserted
we → grow → energy
Companies in the uranium and nuclear sector say they support the province’s plan. asserted
they → say → plan
“We understand the economic, environmental and energy security benefits that safe, reliable and carbon-free nuclear power can provide for our people, communities, and industries,” Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said in the government release. asserted
Gitzel → understand → release
Ian Edwards, CEO of AtkinsRéalis, said his company’s Candu reactors are designed to use natural uranium instead of enriched product. asserted
reactors → say → uranium
Currently, Canada doesn’t enrich its own uranium. asserted
Canada → enrich → uranium
“Candu can be fuelled by Saskatchewan’s world-class uranium resources without dependence on foreign enrichment infrastructure,” Edwards said. asserted
Edwards → fuel → infrastructure
“That means greater energy sovereignty, greater supply certainty and greater long-term economic value and high-quality jobs retained here in Canada. asserted
That → mean → Canada
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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