Ontario and New York Sign Agreement to Build Nuclear Energy and Grow Economies

December 19, 2025

New collaboration will leverage Ontario’s expertise to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear technologies and create good-paying jobs on both sides of the border

Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an agreement to work together to advance the development of affordable, reliable and clean nuclear power. As part of this agreement, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will leverage Ontario’s global nuclear leadership to advance the development and deployment of nuclear technologies, including large-scale reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs), to meet the growing electricity demand and protect long-term energy security.

“From building the first small modular reactors in the G7 to building the first large-scale nuclear facilities in decades, Ontario is proud to lead the world in nuclear innovation,” said Premier Ford. “By working together with New York, we’re creating good-paying jobs, growing our economies and delivering clean, affordable power for families and businesses on both sides of the border for generations to come.”

As a global nuclear leader, Ontario is home to the first grid-scale SMR under construction in the G7, as well as three nuclear generating stations, with a track record of delivering multiple large-scale refurbishments on time and on budget. Building on this expertise, Ontario will work closely with New York State to share its expertise in selecting nuclear sites and technologies, project development, management and operations and supply chain development for new nuclear builds.

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