A new, clear vision for nuclear energy in Alberta

Press Release

Apr 22, 2026

Alberta’s government is releasing the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s report, which will guide next steps on enabling nuclear energy in the province.

The report reflects months of provincewide engagement by the panel to learn what Albertans, Indigenous communities, municipalities and industry think about adding nuclear energy to Alberta’s energy mix. During the engagement, Albertans expressed an interest in the potential for nuclear power to provide reliable, emissions-free energy. Based on this feedback, the report provides recommendations and advice to government on how best to advance a nuclear energy industry in the province.

Alberta’s government will review the recommendations as it considers how nuclear energy could support reliable, affordable power and long-term economic opportunities, as well as develop a provincial nuclear energy roadmap.

“Now is the time to plan for Alberta’s energy future, and the interest in nuclear energy’s potential is clear. As we consider our next steps, this report will ensure we do so in a way that is safe, beneficial and shaped directly by the people who call Alberta home.”

Nathan Neudorf, Minister of Affordability and Utilities

Many engagement participants recognized the benefits of nuclear energy as a source of safe, reliable, emission-free energy that could meet growing electricity demand, as well as the opportunity for investment and job creation. Input from Albertans on issues such as how safety, waste management and emergency preparedness would be addressed helped shape the panel’s final recommendations and underscores Alberta’s commitment to thoughtful, transparent decision-making.

“It has been an honour to chair the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel and connect with thousands of Albertans on the potential for nuclear energy to meet the growing electricity needs of our families, businesses and communities. Your perspectives directly informed our advice to government.”

Chantelle de Jonge, parliamentary secretary, Affordability and Utilities

“Alberta’s work through this panel process is an important step in building the conditions for a competitive nuclear industry in the province. The opportunity extends well beyond power generation alone. With clear policy direction, Alberta can attract investment, strengthen supply chains, build specialized expertise and establish itself as a serious jurisdiction for nuclear industry growth in North America.”

Dustin Wilkes, CEO, Nucleon Energy

Recommendation Overview:

As part of the final report submitted to government for consideration, the panel made a number of recommendations for government’s consideration, which included:

Enhancing the public’s understanding of nuclear energy through early, accessible, fact-based information.
Determining and communicating Alberta’s role in decision-making.
Strengthening coordination with federal assessment, licensing and regulatory processes.
Continuing long-term relationship-building and policy dialogue with Indigenous communities.
Supporting meaningful participation by municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements in future proposed project review processes.
Strengthening Alberta’s readiness through emergency planning and further analysis of economic, workforce and market implications.

Quick facts

The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel was chaired by Parliamentary Secretary of Affordability and Utilities Chantelle de Jonge and included five additional members with diverse experience and leadership in industry, academia and Indigenous government:
- Honourable Deron Bilous, principal, DB Strategic Consulting
- Tim Boston, principal, Boston Edge Strategies Inc.
- Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO, Indian Resource Council of Canada
- Rüdiger Tscherning, fellow on Nuclear Law and Policy, University of Calgary
- Harrie Vredenburg, professor of Strategy and Global Management, University of Calgary
During the engagement, the panel held in-person public information sessions in five communities: Peace River, Fort McMurray, Bonnyville, Calgary and Edmonton.
Engagement activities also included meetings with Indigenous communities, municipalities, and regional stakeholders, six informational webinars, two online public surveys, and a request for information.
- More than 600 Albertans participated in the in-person and live webinar sessions.
- The panel met with more than 30 Indigenous communities and 51 municipal representatives.
- The two public surveys received almost 6,000 responses, and there were 50 submissions to the requests for information.