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How Ontario’s Nuclear Sector is Driving Economic Growth and Transforming Cancer Care

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Ontario’s nuclear sector is doing more than powering homes—it’s elevating the province’s economic strength, infrastructure readiness, and global healthcare leadership. At our recent Ontario as a Clean Energy & Isotope Superpower event, leaders from Bruce Power and industry experts gathered to explore Ontario’s unique assets and future pathways, focusing on clean energy, strategic infrastructure, and medical isotopes.

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Essential Insights

  • Clean Energy as an Economic Driver: Ontario’s clean, low-carbon grid is an economic advantage, attracting industries and strengthening the province’s role as a key trade and manufacturing partner.
  • Proactive Infrastructure Planning: Building tomorrow’s energy infrastructure requires early investments, strong partnerships with Indigenous groups, and careful planning to minimize future project risks.
  • Global Leadership in Medical Isotopes: Ontario’s pioneering work in radiotheranostics is revolutionizing cancer treatment, enabling more targeted therapies and quicker patient recovery, all produced locally.

Clean Energy Advantage in Trade and Manufacturing

Ontario’s clean grid stands out in North America, offering a low-carbon advantage that supports its role as a competitive player in global trade and manufacturing. James Scongack, Chief Operating Officer of Bruce Power, shared how Ontario’s clean energy profile positions Ontario as an attractive destination for advanced manufacturing.

Planning for Future Energy Demand

Chris Benedetti, Managing Partner at Sussex Strategy Group, and James Scongack emphasized Ontario’s energy future depends on proactive investment in planning, community engagement, and site preparation. By addressing regulatory and community concerns early, the pair believe Ontario can avoid delays and lower project costs, ensuring the infrastructure needed to support economic growth is ready when demand peaks.

Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment with Medical Isotopes

Ontario’s nuclear sector leads in producing medical isotopes—radioactive substances essential for diagnostics and treatments—particularly in the field of radiotheranostics. As Melody Greaves of the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council explains, Ontario is a global leader in this field, exemplifying how nuclear power can drive healthcare innovation worldwide.

Ontario as a Clean Energy & Isotope Superpower

Ontario’s nuclear sector is a cornerstone of the province’s economic and healthcare ambitions, uniquely combining clean energy, innovative infrastructure, and medical breakthroughs. The Board will continue its advocacy work around maximizing Ontario’s nuclear potential—championing policies that drive infrastructure investment. If you’re interested in the clean energy sector, please join us at our upcoming event:

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