Saskatchewan, Alberta and NWT sign nuclear cooperation deal

Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Northwest Territories announced on September 14 that they will cooperate on nuclear power and on moving more electricity between the three jurisdictions.

The memorandum of understanding sets out a framework for sharing information on reactor technologies, on how such projects might be financed, on environmental and regulatory approvals, on uranium fuel supply, and on waste. It covers large reactors, small modular reactors and microreactors.

Premier Scott Moe said the partnership is about keeping electricity reliable and affordable. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson also commented in the release. Smith said Alberta needs more reliable power for a growing economy, and Simpson said stronger grid connections could open opportunities in the North.

The agreement names three priorities: the security, reliability and affordability of electricity over the long term; weighing nuclear as a path to carbon-neutral generation; and looking for ways to improve transmission across the region. The release says the agreement respects each jurisdiction’s own energy needs and priorities.

It follows a March 2026 partnership agreement on transmission interties, a 2024 memorandum with Alberta on nuclear generation and industrial decarbonization, and a joint strategic plan on small modular reactors and conventional nuclear development that Saskatchewan released with Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick in March 2022.

The release does not announce any project, site or spending figure.