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Canada built its nuclear industry to avoid foreign fuel. Its new reactors will depend on it

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2 August 2026

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Climate Tech

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Canada

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Fusion42 · 2 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Canada's new nuclear reactors will rely on enriched uranium fuel supplied and manufactured abroad, reversing the original design of the Candu program which avoided foreign fuel dependence. This shift creates geopolitical risks and challenges claims of Canadian energy sovereignty.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

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You face new geopolitical risks because Canada's nuclear fuel supply now depends on foreign countries. This reliance opens a vulnerability you must manage if you're involved in energy or nuclear infrastructure in Canada.

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