Should Alberta Develop a Nuclear Energy Industry?
Official title: Nuclear energy engagement
Alberta is exploring whether nuclear power should become part of its energy future. An expert panel is gathering feedback on how nuclear could provide reliable baseload power, support industrial applications like oil sands operations, and help reduce emissions. The engagement is happening in phases, with Indigenous communities and the public both having opportunities to weigh in.
Why This Matters
Pay an electricity bill in Alberta? This could shape what powers your home for decades. Nuclear plants take years to build but run for 60+ years. If you're concerned about emissions, energy costs, or industrial jobs in the province, this is your chance to weigh in before the roadmap is set.
What Could Change
The panel will deliver recommendations to the Minister by March 31, 2026. This could lead to a provincial nuclear roadmap and new regulatory framework. If Alberta moves forward, it could mean new power plants, jobs in nuclear construction and operations, and changes to how industrial sites like oil sands get their power.
Key Issues
- Should nuclear power become part of Alberta's energy mix?
- How could nuclear energy support industrial applications like oil sands operations?
- What are the opportunities and barriers to developing a nuclear industry in Alberta?
- What are Indigenous communities' perspectives on nuclear energy development?
How to Participate
- Review the background materials: Nuclear Energy – An Introduction, Sources of Information, and Health, Safety and the Environment.
- Contact the nuclear engagement team at nuclear.engagement@gov.ab.ca with questions or to share your feedback.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | Indigenous-Focused Webinar - Day 1 | Virtual | |
| January 13, 2026 | Indigenous-Focused Webinar - Day 2 | Virtual | |
| January 14, 2026 | Indigenous-Focused Webinar - Day 3 | Virtual |