Ontario has approved construction of Canada’s first small modular reactor (SMR) at Darlington, marking the G7’s first such project. Once operational, the reactor will power 300,000 homes. Ontario Power Generation plans to build four SMRs producing 1,200 megawatts in total.
The project is expected to create up to 18,000 jobs and contribute $38 billion to GDP over 65 years. Officials say it supports rising electricity demand and energy security. Led by Canadian firms and materials, the initiative positions Ontario as a global SMR leader while strengthening the domestic supply chain and advancing clean energy goals.
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