Bruce Power’s Made-in-Canada Council will host a Domestic Supply Chain Summit to forge relationships and commit to strengthening the domestic supply chain, supporting economic growth, and creating opportunities for Canadian businesses across multiple sectors.
The Domestic Supply Chain Summit will bring together key suppliers, manufacturers, industry leaders and economic partners to identify innovative ways to expand Canada’s nuclear and energy supply chain while helping businesses adapt and grow in a changing trade environment.
“Canada has what the world wants: The workers, businesses and expertise to build the energy infrastructure that can power a prosperous, sovereign, sustainable country,” said Tim Hodgson, Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. “At a time of economic uncertainty and market volatility, strengthening our made-in-Canada nuclear supply chain will create good jobs, support Canadian businesses and make us more resilient. Bruce Power’s Domestic Supply Chain Summit shows just how serious we are about being a sovereign energy superpower.”
The summit will focus on increasing Canadian participation in critical infrastructure projects, strengthening domestic manufacturing capability, and creating pathways for companies seeking to diversify into the nuclear sector. This builds on Bruce Power’s existing supply chain, through which 95 per cent of its spending remains in Canada.
“Ontario did not wait for the latest attack from President Trump to double down on Canada’s nuclear supply chain. While over 90 per cent of Ontario’s nuclear investment is already stamped ‘Made-in-Canada,’ we know we must do more,” said Stephen Lecce, Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines. “That is why we sent a clear signal to the energy supply chain to go even further to defend our workers and economy. The Domestic Supply Chain Summit shows we are using every tool to onshore jobs, investment and manufacturing, while creating new opportunities for Canadian workers.”
The Domestic Supply Chain Summit will take place during the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) two-day event at Bruce Power Sept. 15-16, connecting nuclear suppliers directly with senior leadership, procurement professionals, and end users from utilities.
“Bruce Power, the nuclear industry, and our supplier partners have always believed in the strength of Canadian workers, manufacturers and innovators,” said James Scongack, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President, Operational Services, Bruce Power. “As Canada navigates an evolving global trade landscape, we have an opportunity to further strengthen our domestic supply chain, support made-in-Canada solutions, and ensure Canadian businesses are well positioned to participate in some of the country’s largest infrastructure and energy projects.”
The Made in Canada Council supports Bruce Power’s broader Canadian at our Core commitment, which includes leveraging the company’s extensive supply chain network to support Canada’s economic growth agenda while identifying new opportunities to strengthen domestic capacity and competitiveness.
Participants at the summit will be invited to support a Canadian at our Core pledge, a commitment to strengthening Canadian supply chains, exploring opportunities for new suppliers and manufacturing partnerships, and helping businesses impacted by global trade uncertainty access opportunities in the growing energy sector.
To support broader participation, Bruce Power is enhancing its online supplier portal to allow companies interested in entering or expanding within the nuclear supply chain to submit information and explore future opportunities.
This also aligns with the federal government’s Invest Canada Summit, Sept. 14-15 in Toronto, highlighting the importance of private-sector investment and collaboration in advancing Canada’s economic priorities. The first Invest Canada Summit brings some of world’s largest investors and global business leaders together to focus on attracting new investment into Canada to advance nation-building projects, create new career opportunities for Canadians, and grow its economy.
Bruce Power’s life-extension program continues to generate significant investment and employment opportunities across Ontario and Canada. Looking ahead, potential opportunities associated with the proposed Bruce C Project would further expand demand for Canadian manufacturing, construction, engineering and technology expertise.
Bruce Power’s ongoing operations and Life-Extension Program create and sustain approximately 27,000 direct and indirect jobs annually across Ontario and Canada.
According to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the proposed Bruce C Project would contribute nearly $238 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over its 80-year lifespan, including more than $217 billion to Ontario’s GDP. Bruce C would support an average of 18,900 jobs annually during construction and more than 6,700 jobs annually during operations, creating long-term careers in trades, engineering, manufacturing, technology, and skilled professions.
The project would drive demand for Canadian suppliers, manufacturers, construction firms, and technology companies.
“By bringing industry together, we can create new partnerships, strengthen Canadian capacity, and ensure the economic benefits of major investments continue to create jobs and opportunities across the country,” Scongack said.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.