Report published September 29, 2026
Saskatchewan Takes Step Forward on Nuclear Plan: CIBC Equity Research
CIBC Capital Markets · September 29, 2026
Saskatchewan has outlined a plan to deploy at least 2,600 MW of nuclear generation by 2050 through small modular reactors and two large-scale reactors, expanding Canada's multi-decade nuclear engineering and construction pipeline. This weekly update also highlights Canada's proposed Bill C-39 permitting legislation, corporate updates from Toromont and WSP, and August U.S. construction and trailer demand metrics.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Saskatchewan unveiled a long-term plan targeting at least 2,600 MW of nuclear generation by 2050, including ongoing SMR development near Estevan and planning for two large-scale reactors (>2,000 MW) in the northwest targeted for service by 2042.
- 2.Canadian engineering and construction activity is positioned for a multi-decade pipeline of front-end engineering, environmental permitting, and civil work driven by nuclear expansions across Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and New Brunswick.
- 3.The Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-39 (Building Canada Strong Act) targeting a streamlined one-year project approval timeline and modernizing trade corridors, ports, and labor frameworks.
Table of Contents
- Company Spotlights
- Construction Commentary
- Nuclear Commentary
- Heavy Equipment Commentary
Report data
Exhibit 1: Coverage List – Price Movement, As Of September 25, 2026
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Target nuclear generation capacity by 2050 | 2600.0 MW | Saskatchewan's long-term plan targeting nuclear generation |
| Combined capacity of proposed large-scale nuclear reactors | 2000.0 MW | Two potential large-scale nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan |
| U.S. total construction starts | 1.34 US$ Trillion SAAR | Seasonally adjusted annual rate reported by Dodge Construction Network |
| AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) | 47.2 index score | Subdued business conditions for U.S. architecture firms |
| U.S. heavy-duty trailer net orders | 24144.0 units | Strong finish to the 2026 order season, up 221% Y/Y |
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