The Ontario PC government is delivering results to power economic growth, strengthen Ontario’s energy security, and create new opportunities for skilled workers. In partnership with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Ontario has secured a $70 million investment to build the world’s first BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor engineering and service centre near the Darlington New Nuclear Project site in Durham Region.
This investment is a key part of Ontario’s first-ever integrated energy strategy, Energy for Generations — a long-term plan to ensure the province has the clean, reliable, and affordable energy it needs to support new housing, power industry, and grow the most competitive economy in the G7.
The new engineering and service centre will:
- Create over 300 high-quality jobs in engineering, science, and the skilled trades.
- Train more than 2,000 workers each year, equipping them with expertise in next-generation nuclear innovation and operations.
- Establish Ontario as a global hub for the development and export of clean energy technology.
Once completed, the broader Darlington New Nuclear Project will:
- Support 3,700 good-paying jobs during construction and long-term operation.
- Add $38.5 billion to Ontario’s GDP over 65 years, with 80% of project spending staying in Ontario.
- Generate 1,200 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity—enough to power 1.2 million homes.
With electricity demand projected to grow by 75% by 2050, Ontario’s leadership in SMR technology is providing a cleaner, more secure future for families, farmers, and businesses—without greenhouse gas emissions.
Ontario is proud to lead the world in nuclear innovation, backed by a homegrown workforce and made-in-Ontario expertise. This investment reinforces our government’s plan to make Ontario a clean energy superpower — where our workers build with Canadian materials, operate with Canadian expertise, and export the clean technology the world needs.