Ontario approves early work for Bruce C nuclear project
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Updated · HRD America · May 7
Ontario approves early work for Bruce C nuclear project
15 articles · Updated · HRD America · May 7
The province ordered the IESO to sign a cost-sharing deal with Bruce Power for C$300m in predevelopment through 2030 at the Lake Huron site.
The proposed station would add up to 4,800MW, enough for 4.8 million homes, with 18,900 construction jobs and 6,700 operational roles, as Ontario forecasts electricity demand rising up to 90% by 2050.
Officials said the project includes Indigenous and local engagement funding and forms part of Ontario’s wider nuclear buildout, alongside Darlington SMRs, Bruce refurbishment, Wesleyville plans and Pickering reactor upgrades.
Can Ontario's $400 billion nuclear plan deliver affordable power without repeating the financial disasters of its past projects?
Is Ontario's nuclear ambition creating energy independence or a new reliance on foreign technology and fuel supplies?
Advancing Bruce C: Strategic $300M Investment and Indigenous Partnerships Drive Ontario’s Largest New Nuclear Build
Overview
In May 2026, the Government of Ontario provided $300 million in pre-development funding to Bruce Power for the Bruce C Nuclear Project, building on a 2024 foundational agreement and supported by an additional $50 million federal commitment. This funding enables Bruce Power to advance critical pre-construction activities, including planning, technical studies, and workforce development, targeting completion by 2030. The project is a key part of Ontario's Energy for Generations plan to deliver clean, reliable power by 2050. Strategic partnerships with Nuclear Promise X and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation’s Makwa Development support these efforts. Additionally, Bruce Power established a municipal fund to help local communities prepare for the project’s impact.