Saskatchewan may look to small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in the future as part of its goals to lower carbon emissions. Premier Scott Moe said the provincial government has been in discussion with Ontario and New Brunswick about small modular nuclear reactor technology. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the government should look at readily available alternatives to coal, like wind and solar power. Meili said the government could instead look at readily available, affordable options right now to reduce emissions like wind and solar power. Not only do those alternatives have lower emissions than coal, jobs could be created for the installation, maintenance and manufacturing of infrastructure from solar and wind home retrofitting.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2019 15:46 UTC