Benefits of nuclear energy

Nuclear Technology in Canada: The Benefits
Nuclear technology reaches directly into Canadian homes through health care, product advances, and knowledgebased careers.

What does nuclear energy mean to Canada?
Much of Canada's electricity is produced by generating stations using fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas

Economic impacts of Canada’s nuclear industry
The many benefits of nuclear energy – including clean, safe and economical electricity; the health benefits of nuclear medicine; environmental benefits; economic benefits; the strength of Canada’s uranium industry; and commercial applications of nuclear technologies.

What are the health benefits of nuclear medicine?
Learn more about how nuclear medicine prevents, diagnoses and treats disease.

What is the Qinshan project?
This overseas CANDU reactor project is an important part of China’s electricity supply, helping that country avoid greenhouse gas and smog emissions, while providing economic benefits to Canada.