Nuclear Energy Discussion
The Fedoruk Centre promotes respectful conversations on nuclear energy. The following links illustrate conversations about small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). SMRs could help eliminate the need for fossil fuels to power our communities and industrial activities.
The Fedoruk Centre can serve as a resource for these conversations, helping to translate technicalities into plain language. We support the work of Saskatchewan researchers who can then provide deeper insights on nuclear engineering, safety, policy analyses and public engagements. The Fedoruk Centre keeps a watch on national and international developments in nuclear energy so we can offer the most current, objective information available.
If you would like to invite the Fedoruk Centre to a respectful conversation about nuclear energy, feel free to contact us.
- Fedoruk Centre remarks to House of Commons Committee on Science and Research (June 9, 2022)
- CBC Radio “Blue Sky” phone-in: Saskatchewan releases strategic plan for building small modular reactors for cleaner energy (March 29, 2022)
- Global News in Saskatoon: The future of small modular reactors in Saskatchewan (April 19, 2021)
- CBC's Carole MacNeil interviewed John Root on ‘Ask CBC News’ about small modular reactors and how they work (December 2, 2019)
- Expert opinion mixed on Small Nuclear Reactors (December 2, 2019)
- Can small modular nuclear reactors power Saskatchewan? (November 20, 2019) Interview with Fedoruk Centre Executive Director, John Root, to explain what small modular nuclear reactors are and how they can benefit Saskatchewan
- Afternoon edition with Garth Materie, CBC Radio (May 16 , 2019) – Radio interview with Fedoruk Centre Executive Director, John Root, for general ideas about a nuclear power option in SK
- Message from U of Regina Engineering Dean, Esam Hussein, about Saskatchewan progress towards SMRs (June 23, 2022)
- SaskPower planning for a nuclear component for future cleaner energy in Saskatchewan (April, 2022)
- SaskPower report on early stakeholder engagements on nuclear power from small modular reactors (SMRs) (April 22, 2022)
- CBC article “Saskatchewan's plan to build small nuclear reactors draws mixed reactions” featuring U of R Prof Esam Hussein (March 29, 2022)
- First Nations Power Authority and SaskPower Clean Energy Indigenous Engagement Sessions (Nov 19, 2021)
- Current Saskatchewan Public Opinion on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (August 31, 2021)
- Saskatchewan Indigenous companies to explore SMR investments (May 12, 2021)
- Are Small Nuclear Reactors in Saskatchewan's Future? - a policy brief by Prof Margot Hurlbert and Dale Eisler at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (Nov 2020)"
- Assessing the Viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) –highlighting a review by Prof Esam Hussein at the University of Regina (Oct 2020)
- Saskatchewan establishes a nuclear secretariat in the Ministry of Environment (June 2020)
- Industry West Magazine feature article about the nuclear energy option (Paul Huber) (February 2020)
- Opinion: Saskatchewan should consider enriching its uranium (Dec 2019)
- U Regina Discourse Magazine – Nuclear power possibilities for Saskatchewan, featuring Prof. Esam Hussein (December 03, 2019)
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe signs memorandum of understanding to research and develop Small Modular Reactors (December 01, 2019)
- Opinion: Small modular reactors would be a worthy investment for Saskatchewan (November 28, 2019) – CBC’s Sarath Peiris presents an opinion about the suitability of small nuclear reactors to help Saskatchewan transition away from coal-fired electricity generation.
- Opinion: Combating climate change with small nuclear reactors (June 18, 2019) - Prof. Esam Hussein presents an opinion regarding climate change and small nuclear reactors
- "La Saskatchewan n'exclut pas l'utilisation de petits réacteurs nucléaires," de Emmanuelle Poisson, ICI Radio-Canada (May 17, 2019)
- "Sask. considering small nuclear reactors to lower carbon emissions," CBC News (May 16, 2019) – Prof. Esam Hussein interviewed following Premier Moe’s comments that smaller nuclear reactors might be an option for Saskatchewan power mix when coal is phased out
- "Moe touts talks on small 'safe' nuclear reactors," by Arthur White-Crummey, Regina Leader-Post (May 16, 2019) – Prof. Esam Hussein (University of Regina) interviewed following Premier Moe’s comments that smaller nuclear reactors might be an option for Saskatchewan power mix when coal is phased out
- Northern Indigenous People & The Prospects for Nuclear Energy (June, 2016)
- Power When You Need It: The Case for Small Nuclear Reactors | C.D. Howe Institute | Canada Economy News | Canadian Government Policy (cdhowe.org) (November 15, 2022)
- CBC article and discussion about SMR site selection in Saskatchewan (July 27, 2022)
- Four Provincial Governments commit to explore small nuclear reactors and innovation to battle climate change (April 14, 2021)
- Natural Resources Canada releases Canada’s SMR Action Plan (December 2020)
- Remarkable signs of federal-provincial unity on small nuclear reactors (March 2020)
- Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission signs memo of cooperation with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission about SMRs (October 10, 2019)
- Provinces explore how Small Modular Reactors can help fight climate change and generate economic growth(December 01, 2019)
- World Nuclear Association summary of small nuclear power reactors (October 2019) describes worldwide progress in developing small nuclear power options, considering safety, security, environmental impacts, flexibility, and costs
- Nuclear Energy Green Goals (September 16, 2019) Katie Tubb, Senior Policy Analyst on Energy and Environmental Issues, presents how nuclear could be the clean energy source the world needs
- Canadian Small Modular Reactor Roadmap (February 05, 2019)