Released on April 7, 2026
The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to strengthen energy security, by preparing the province's workforce and our local businesses for a future in nuclear.
To support this work, the Government of Saskatchewan partnered with the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers' Association Inc. (SIMSA) by providing $286,000 in funding to help ensure Saskatchewan's workforce and supply chains are ready to lead nuclear development.
Last fall, the government released the Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan, outlining an all-of-the-above approach to power generation that supports reliability, affordability, and economic opportunity across the province.
Thermal assets have long been a cornerstone of Saskatchewan's energy system and a source of pride for the skilled workers, businesses, and communities across this province. Tradespeople and supply chain partners play a critical role in keeping the province powered, and our government remains committed to supporting our thermal power generation assets and our homegrown workforce as the province and our people plan for a nuclear future. A future powered by Saskatchewan uranium.
As the province advances toward nuclear energy, it is essential that local businesses and workers be prepared to lead in the development of Saskatchewan's nuclear industry.
"Our government is committed to building a nuclear future that ensures energy reliability, affordability and economic opportunity," Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "A future that will use our world-class uranium resources while keeping the work and the benefits here at home. As we develop nuclear energy, we will prioritize Saskatchewan's skilled trades, businesses and supply chains to ensure local workers and companies are leading the way toward a secure energy future for every person in this great province."
SIMSA represents more than 380 Saskatchewan-based suppliers across the industrial, mining, and energy sectors, with some of its members already nuclear-accredited with nearly half expressing an interest in beginning the accreditation process.
"SIMSA's over 380 member companies will benefit from this program, as it will enable them to gather the knowledge, credentials, and connections to become part of the nuclear supply chain for projects in Saskatchewan and beyond," SIMSA Executive Director Eric Anderson said.
With funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, SIMSA continues to deliver workshops, training and educational programming to build business capacity and readiness in nuclear technology.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is grateful to the federal government and to Buckley Belanger for his leadership and partnership in ensuring Saskatchewan businesses are included in funding to grow Canada's nuclear energy sector," Harrison said. "Together, we are positioning Saskatchewan's skilled trades and supply chain to advance Canada's future as an energy superpower, a future that starts right here - in Saskatchewan."
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