REGINA — Premier Scott Moe has signed a memorandum of understanding with Poland to advance collaboration in nuclear energy development, including nuclear workforce development, research and innovation and supply chain opportunities.
The agreement recognizes the importance of collaboration related to nuclear energy development, while creating opportunities for future exchanges and partnerships between Saskatchewan and Poland, according to Sask. Trade and Export Development
"This is part of a broad effort to protect the environment and combat climate change and demonstrates the continued commitment of both regions to the energy transformation," Marshal of the Mazovian Voivodeship in Poland Adam Struzik said.
"The goal is to develop human resources and market co-operation, including the creation of platforms for joint educational, scientific and professional collaboration, supporting research and innovation, and building an energy secure environment, with particular emphasis on nuclear energy. Here we agree that it is crucial to respond to the growing energy needs of regions and cities by strengthening research potential and developing the infrastructure of small modular reactors in Poland and Canada."
"We are pleased to see this agreement signed between Saskatchewan and Mazovian Voivodeship as both jurisdictions explore introducing clean, reliable nuclear energy," Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel said.
Saskatchewan has the largest high-quality deposits of uranium in the world.
To learn more, visit: InvestSK.ca.
