Canada’s nuclear industry is at a critical moment. With growing demand for clean, reliable energy and renewed momentum around life extension, new build, and advanced reactor deployment, the path forward will depend on how effectively the sector works together to deliver results at scale.
First, the industry must continue to strengthen alignment and collaboration across operators, suppliers, utilities, and emerging technology providers. A more unified industry voice is essential to advancing policy certainty, reinforcing investment confidence, and enabling long‑term planning. Clear alignment allows the sector to engage more constructively with governments, regulators, and the public, while reducing fragmentation and uncertainty that can slow progress.
Second, the industry must accelerate innovation across the nuclear value chain to ensure the cost‑effective delivery of nuclear energy. This includes broader adoption of advanced technologies, digital tools, modular approaches, and modern project and supply‑chain practices. Together, these advancements can improve competitiveness, reduce execution risk, and increase schedule certainty—outcomes that are essential for maintaining public trust and delivering value to customers.
Equally important is creating the conditions for innovation to move from concept to deployment, through effective collaboration between industry, regulators, and policymakers.
Third, the future of the nuclear industry depends on sustained investment in people. Talent development, skills renewal, and leadership continuity are as decisive to long‑term success as technology itself. Supporting the next generation of nuclear professionals—through education, mentorship, and inclusive career pathways—will be critical to maintaining Canada’s strong nuclear capability for decades to come.
As someone whose career has been shaped by Canada’s nuclear sector, I strongly support these priorities and the collective efforts required to advance them. Canada’s nuclear industry has a proud history and a compelling future—from CANDU technology and successful life-extension programs to isotope production, new‑build opportunities, and advanced reactor deployment. By continuing to work together, innovate responsibly, and invest in people, the industry can reinforce its role as a trusted, innovative, and indispensable contributor to Canada’s clean energy future.
Matthew Wong
VP, Commercial and General Manager, Nuclear
ATS Industrial Automation
With more than 20 years of experience across Canada’s nuclear industry, Matt brings a perspective grounded in engineering leadership, commercial execution, and general management. As leader of the ATS nuclear energy solutions business, Matt directs customer engagements, strategic innovation, and solution delivery in support of safe, reliable, long-term nuclear operations across the full asset lifecycle.
