Economic Impact
Economic Impact
Innovation is at the heart of the nuclear industry. Top researchers collaborate to explore new technologies and solutions, harnessing the enormous potential of nuclear to improve human health, protect the environment, promote economic growth, accelerate industrial applications and ensure clean and reliable energy.
Ontario’s nuclear industry contributes $17 billion per year to the Canadian economy.
Ontario’s nuclear refurbishment projects are among the top infrastructure projects in Canada, injecting billions into Ontario’s economy.
Ontario’s nuclear industry provides good jobs and powers economic growth
Ontario jobs supported by the nuclear sector
1
of nuclear jobs are in the high-skill job category
1
%
contributed to Canada's economy each year by the nuclear industry
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1
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