Story perspectives

Nova Scotia and Ontario Partner to Boost Nuclear Jobs

10/30/2025

27 4

Summary

Story summary

Nova Scotia and Ontario signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 23, 2023, to collaborate on small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
The agreement aims to share expertise, raise public awareness of nuclear energy benefits, and seek federal support for regulatory processes.
Ontario's Minister of Energy, Stephen Lecce, noted that constructing four SMRs could create up to 18,000 jobs and contribute over CAD 38 billion to Canada's GDP.
Nova Scotia's Premier, Tim Houston, expressed optimism about leveraging Ontario's nuclear technology experience.

1 of 1

Story summary

Nova Scotia and Ontario signed a Memorandum of Understanding on October 23, 2023, to collaborate on small modular reactor (SMR) technology.
The agreement aims to share expertise, raise public awareness of nuclear energy benefits, and seek federal support for regulatory processes.
Ontario's Minister of Energy, Stephen Lecce, noted that constructing four SMRs could create up to 18,000 jobs and contribute over CAD 38 billion to Canada's GDP.
Nova Scotia's Premier, Tim Houston, expressed optimism about leveraging Ontario's nuclear technology experience.