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Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf released the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel’s findings on the potential for nuclear energy in the province. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube screenshot)
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Alberta goverment shares possible vision for nuclear energy in the province

Apr 22, 2026 | 5:34 PM

Alberta’s utilities minister says a public feedback report that suggests support for nuclear energy is still not a “slam dunk” for the industry in the province.

Nathan Neudorf spoke to reporters in Edmonton about the report from Alberta’s Nuclear Energy Engagement panel.

Nearly six-thousand people spoke about their hopes and concerns for the future of nuclear energy in the province in surveys.

The report’s authors say respondents are concerned about how the province would manage radioactive waste but are keen on the long-term energy prospects that come with nuclear.

Neudorf says the report is not a promise that the province will move ahead on it, but does provide good feedback on how it could proceed.

Alberta’s Opposition N-D-P says nuclear is worth exploring but questioned whether taxpayers would ultimately be left on the hook for costs.

Neudorf says private investment would drive construction of new facilities.

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(The Canadian Press)