Bruce C Nuclear Project

Bruce Power is proposing the site preparation, construction, operation and decommissioning of a new nuclear generating station within the existing Bruce Power nuclear power site, located in the Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario. As proposed, the Bruce C Nuclear Project would provide up to 4,800 megawatt-electric of new nuclear generating capacity in Ontario and operate for 60 to 100 years. Several nuclear reactor technologies will be considered for the project. The project assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Latest update

March 24, 2026 — The participant funding application period closed on March 23, 2026. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is reviewing the funding applications.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

Completed 179/180 days

Key documents

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

In progress 234/1095 days

Key documents

Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Bruce C Nuclear Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-222-3507
Email: Bruce@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Municipality of Kincardine (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Nuclear Energy

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-08-12

  • Proponent

    Bruce Power

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Integrated assessment by Review Panel

  • Reference Number

    88771

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...within 200 kilometres
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