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.
Extending the life of Ontario’s nuclear fleet will inject billions more into Ontario’s economy.
The nuclear industry in Ontario supports over 50,000 Ontario jobs.
jobs focused on the daily operation and support of Ontario’s nuclear fleet
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jobs supporting the refurbishment programs
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more are employed in the nuclear manufacturing, engineering, construction, consulting, research and development, fuel fabrication and medical isotope sectors
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