CHAPLEAU EXPRESS
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Vol. 30, Issue 31, April 23, 2026
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Ontario and Yukon Working Together to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development Partnership agreement will leverage Ontario’s nuclear expertise to unlock the potential of clean, reliable nuclear energy Today, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines Stephen Lecce joined Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Ted Laking to sign a new partnership agreement that represents the first steps toward deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in the Yukon. This agreement marks another critical step to strengthening Canada’s nuclear leadership and unlocking economic growth in Northern and remote regions of the country. As part of this agreement, Ontario Power Generation and Yukon Energy will collaborate on the necessary groundwork to deploy SMRs to Yukon’s grid. Ontario is a global leader in nuclear power with the proven safe and successful operation of our three nuclear generating stations and delivering large-scale refurbishments ontime and on-budget. The agreement leverages this expertise to strengthen Canada’s energy security and long-term sustainability for Yukon, while showcasing Ontario’s role as a reliable partner and exporter of clean nuclear energy expertise. “Ontario is building the western world’s first small modular reactor, with a focus on exporting this clean technology across Canada, from coast to coast to coast,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Long Term E n e rg y a n d M i n e s . Forecast “This agreement sets the Thursday stage for Ontario to High 9 support Yukon’s energy Low 0 expansion to deliver Friday a ff o r d a b l e , r e l i a b l e High 8 power for generations. Low 0 As Ontario leads the Saturday High 8 Low -1
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continent’s largest nuclear expansion creating that we can rely on in our coldest and darkest 150,000 jobs, we will continue to play an out- months of the year. That said we must also keep sized role supporting Canadian economic growth on eye on solutions to our winter energy challenges that do not rely on fossil fuels. That is why and energy security.” we are excited to partner with Ontario on taking Together, Ontario and Yukon will: • Share knowledge and information related the steps necessary to see if SMR technology can to nuclear energy, SMRs and microreactors Cont’d on P.7 including technological readiness, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, economics and financing, nuclear waste management and public and Indigenous engagement • Develop and i m p l e m e n t e ff e c t i v e provincial and territorial energy policies • Share best regulatory practices to support the development of strong and effective electricity markets “Energy is a scarce resource in the Yukon and our electricity grid is under strain and will soon be unable to meet the needs of the t e r r i t o r y, ” s a i d Te d Laking, Yukon Minister for Energy, Mines and Resources. “We were in a challenging position this past winter as it became The fifth winner was Club Maria Chapdelaine Above Diane Daiglee v i d e n t , w e r e q u i r e Dinel presenting $500.00 to Lilianne St-Martin. People can drop off significant investment in any beer and or alcohol cans and bottles at 184 Martel Road. Let's new generation capacity help continue Diane's Dream.
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