The Alberta government is inviting Albertans, Indigenous communities and industry to join the conversation on nuclear energy in the province.
Alberta is launching a public engagement to explore nuclear energy’s potential to meet the future needs.
As part of the first phase, Alberta’s government is appointing an expert panel to engage with people across the province, as well as launching a public survey to help inform a nuclear energy roadmap for Alberta.
“Alberta is at the centre of Canada’s growth, and with that growth comes the responsibility to secure the next generation of energy. Nuclear power has the potential to expand our grid, support new industries and keep pace with rising demand. This engagement gives Albertans a real voice in shaping our future, while positioning our province to lead the way in innovative, responsible energy development,” said Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
“As demand for electricity grows, affordability and reliability must remain at the heart of our system. Exploring nuclear energy is about ensuring Albertans have access to dependable, emissions-free power that can support families, businesses and communities for generations,” said Nathan Neudorf, Alberta Minister of Affordability and Utilities.
The Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel will lead a range of engagement activities, gather input and deliver a report with recommendations on how Alberta could enable a nuclear energy industry.
The panel will be chaired by Affordability and Utilities Parliamentary Secretary Chantelle de Jonge and includes five additional members with diverse experience and leadership in industry, academia and Indigenous government:
- Deron Bilous, senior vice-president of Western Canada, Counsel Public Affairs
- Tim Boston, principal, Boston Edge Strategies Inc.
- Stephen Buffalo, president and CEO, Indian Resource Council of Canada
- Rudiger Tscherning, fellow on Nuclear Law and Policy, University of Calgary
- Harrie Vredenburg, professor of Strategy and Global Management, University of Calgary
“Nuclear power has the potential to play an important part in meeting Alberta’s future energy needs. I’m proud to lead a panel that will provide people in Alberta with the opportunity to have their say and shape the future of energy in our province,” said Chantelle de Jonge, parliamentary secretary, Affordability and Utilities.
The Alberta government has also reached out to Indigenous communities across the province to determine the best approach for meaningful engagement and to foster early relationship building.
Industry, municipalities, Indigenous communities and others are also invited to share their input through an online request for information which will be open until Oct. 25.
The next phase of engagement will feature in-person meetings and engagement sessions with Indigenous communities, municipalities and industry and begin later this year.
The Nuclear Energy Development survey is available online and will be open until Sept. 25 and feedback will inform future engagement activities. Engagement activities will continue into 2026.
The survey can be found here.
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