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Canada’s push to expand nuclear power is too costly and will delay reducing emissions and the use of fossil fuels

Mark Lowey
May 13, 2026

Canada’s expansion of nuclear power makes no sense economically, will delay reducing the use of fossil fuels using cheaper energy technologies, and will increase the risk of nuclear proliferation, say some energy and environmental experts in academe. However, if the enormous construction costs can be overcome, then it makes sense to invest in nuclear in the long run because it has some advantages including a small footprint, they said.

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