Ontario Deploying Nuclear Energy Expertise to Advance Small Modular Reactor Development in Belgium

November 10, 2025

Ontario has signed an agreement to leverage its nuclear supply chain and expertise to help Belgium deploy Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) — a historic step that strengthens global energy security and reinforces Ontario’s role as a world leader in clean, reliable and affordable nuclear power.

As we build the G7’s first SMR, Ontario’s proven record of delivering nuclear projects on-time and on-budget is earning global confidence and opening new markets in Europe and beyond.

Our government is exporting Ontario’s nuclear expertise and technology to help allies like Belgium strengthen energy independence from Russia, reduce emissions and power their economies with clean, reliable and affordable energy.

Ontario’s nuclear expansion is driving nation-building results at home — planning to refurbish our entire nuclear fleet and lead the largest nuclear build-out on the continent, expected to contribute about $160 billion to Canada’s GDP during construction and $630 billion during operations, while creating close to 80,000 jobs during construction and 64,000 jobs during operations.

Ontario’s leadership in Small Modular Reactors — with the construction of four SMRs at the Darlington New Nuclear Project site — supports up to 18,000 Canadian jobs, adds $38.5 billion to Canada’s GDP over 65 years, and creates 3,700 highly skilled, permanent jobs once operational.

Under Premier Ford’s leadership, Ontario is powering the world in the next generation of clean nuclear technology — strengthening global alliances, creating good-paying jobs, and building a cleaner, stronger, and more secure energy future for generations to come.