Mayor Jan Liggett and the City of Cambridge host 2026 Nuclear Summit

Today, Mayor Jan Liggett and the City of Cambridge proudly hosted the 2026 Nuclear Summit, bringing together nearly 200 industry leaders, government officials, skilled trades representatives, and post-secondary partners from across Ontario under the theme "Rise to the Occasion." The Summit was emceed by Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute, the City's delivery partner for the event.

The Summit underscored Cambridge's emergence as a cluster of excellence in Ontario's nuclear sector, a community where advanced manufacturing capability, deep supply chain networks, and a skilled workforce converge to support one of the province's most critical industries.

The Summit featured three moderated sessions over the course of the day. Mayor Liggett moderated a fireside chat with Pat Dalzell, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Market Development at Bruce Power, and Sandra Dykxhoorn, Vice President of New Nuclear Growth at Ontario Power Generation, exploring how Ontario is positioning itself as a global leader in energy security, isotope production, and next-generation nuclear technology. Their participation underscored the significance of Cambridge's role in shaping the province's nuclear future.

The second, "The Nuclear Industry in Cambridge," brought together representatives from Cambridge-based companies, BWXT, ATS Automation, Eclipse Automation, and Pinnacle Logistics, to examine how the city's advanced manufacturing ecosystem has positioned it as a critical node in Ontario's nuclear supply chain.

The third, "Preparing for Nuclear Growth in Cambridge," brought together voices from the construction, trades, and post-secondary sectors to address the workforce demands ahead. Speakers explored apprenticeship pathways, post-secondary training infrastructure, and the cross-sector coordination needed to build and retain a workforce capable of meeting Ontario's long-term nuclear ambitions.

The Honourable Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of Energy and Mines, delivered keynote remarks on the province's commitment to nuclear as the backbone of a clean, reliable, and affordable energy future. 

The City of Cambridge is committed to supporting the continued growth of this sector through infrastructure planning, workforce development partnerships, and ongoing collaboration with industry, the province, and the federal government.

For more information about Cambridge’s economic development priorities, visit: cambridge.ca/EcDev

Quotes

“The Nuclear Summit was an opportunity to not only celebrate the outstanding work in the nuclear industry already happening in Cambridge, but to continue conversations on how we can work together to grow a reliable and sustainable energy future.”
— Mayor Jan Liggett, City of Cambridge

“Ontario’s nuclear expansion is proving that nation-building projects can be built in Canada using Canadian workers, Canadian technology, Canadian fuel, and Canadian-made components. Here in Cambridge, that growth is expected to generate more than one billion in economic activity and support hundreds of local jobs, with another major investment in the city’s industrial supply chain to be announced in the weeks ahead. Under Premier Ford’s leadership, this historic nuclear buildout will support 150,000 workers and ensure Ontario remains a global nuclear leader.”
— Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines, Government of Ontario

“Today’s discussions in Cambridge are a clear example of how the work underway in the Clean Energy Frontier region of Bruce, Grey and Huron counties delivers real benefits for communities across the province. Our team at NII looks forward to continuing the momentum from today’s event into our advocacy, economic development and policy projects.”
— Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO, Nuclear Innovation Institute

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