The Saskatchewan government is continuing its push for nuclear power, announcing Wednesday the establishment of an office to aid in the planning and development of small modular reactors in the province. Environment Minister Dustin Duncan said in a statement that establishing small modular reactors will "require collaboration with several partners." Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) can produce electricity in the range of 50 to 300 megawatts, can be small enough to fit in a school gymnasium and are transportable. "The advancement of small modular reactors in Canada brings economic and environmental benefits with new clean technology that is also safe, reliable and competitively priced power." But nuclear chemist and Saskatchewan Environmental Society board member Ann Coxworth said it would take several decades for these nuclear reactors to be operational in Saskatchewan.

Source: CBC News June 24, 2020 19:47 UTC