AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a global engineering services and nuclear company, has welcomed the Government of Canada’s Nuclear Energy Strategy, which recognizes CANDU® technology as the cornerstone of the country’s nuclear industry and essential to its future as a Tier-1 nuclear nation.
Strategy Aligns Policy with Capability
According to AtkinsRéalis, the strategy strengthens Canada’s energy security, economic resilience, and global competitiveness by leveraging indigenous CANDU technology, a skilled workforce, and a proven industrial base. The company stated that CANDU provides affordable, reliable, low-carbon power and energy security in an increasingly challenging geopolitical landscape.
“Minister Hodgson has demonstrated clear leadership and foresight in advancing a Nuclear Energy Strategy that reflects the ambition and vision Canada’s nuclear industry deserves,” said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis. “I look forward to continuing to work together to advance Canada’s nuclear advantage at home and abroad.”
Economic and Workforce Impact
The strategy ensures Canadian workers benefit from intellectual property anchored domestically while extending Canadian innovations globally. Each international CANDU project builds long-term partnerships and reinforces Canada’s economic and strategic influence abroad. The technology supports a national supply chain of more than 250 companies and 90,000 highly skilled workers across engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations.
Scope of the Strategy
The Nuclear Energy Strategy covers new builds, exports, fuel, and next-generation innovation. It ensures energy sovereignty in Canada and internationally due to the fuel flexibility and domestic supply capabilities inherent in CANDU technology. AtkinsRéalis noted that CANDU is the natural technology choice to support the energy needs of provinces like Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and New Brunswick.
CANDU new builds, refurbishments, and export projects will further strengthen Canada’s industrial base and ensure critical expertise is retained and passed to the next generation.
Company Readiness
With more than 40,000 employees worldwide, including 7,000 nuclear professionals, AtkinsRéalis stands ready to work with governments and industry to deliver this vision. The company aims to strengthen Canada’s economy, secure its energy future, and extend its global leadership through CANDU technology.
