Saskatchewan is strengthening its ties with its friends and partners overseas. As of this week’s news deadline, Premier Scott Moe was leading a trade and investment mission to the United Kingdom to reinforce Saskatchewan’s position as the jurisdiction of choice in nuclear cooperation. Moe is participating in the World Nuclear Symposium and Canada–U.K. Nuclear Day, sharing the province’s expertise across the entire nuclear and uranium value chain.
“Our province has what it takes to be a world leader in nuclear energy development with our extensive uranium resources, nuclear research infrastructure and supply chain capabilities, and Saskatchewan-based businesses and research organizations are at the forefront of the global nuclear renaissance,” Moe said. “The U.K. has been a vital gateway to growing Saskatchewan’s nuclear sector and I look forward to building on our relationships. After all, it is these relationships that help bring home investment, jobs and reinforce Saskatchewan as a leader in the world’s energy future.” Meadow Lake MLA and minister of the Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison joined the World Nuclear Symposium after representing Saskatchewan at the MSPO Defence Industry Exhibition in Poland alongside federal and provincial counterparts earlier in the week.
“Saskatchewan is uniquely positioned to support the next generation of nuclear development around the world,” Harrison said. “From our world-class uranium resources to our expertise across the nuclear sector, we have what the world needs. This mission showcases our strengths, deepens relationships with industry and government leaders and creates new opportunities for Saskatchewan’s nuclear sector.” In a subsequent interview with Northern Pride, Harrison said Canada’s presence at MSPO, the 34th International Defence Industry Exhibition, was an important opportunity to strengthen Saskatchewan’s relationships with Poland and its NATO allies while advancing Canada’s defence and security interests. “Having a strong international presence matters,” Harrison said. “We need to be at the table, building relationships and creating opportunities for Saskatchewan and Canadian businesses while demonstrating Canada is a reliable partner and a strong ally.”
Harrison went on to say Saskatchewan is proud to be on the current mission and to stand alongside its federal partners as together they build stronger relationships, create new opportunities and contribute to the security and prosperity of Canada and its allies. “It was a privilege to join minister (David) McGuinty and minister (Manny) Sidhu for today’s ribbon cutting and to represent Saskatchewan on this important international stage,” Harrison said Tuesday (Sept. 8). The MSPO event was also attended by 15 Saskatchewan companies and more than 100 Canadian companies in total.
Meanwhile, the World Nuclear Symposium is the world’s premier nuclear industry event, with more than 1,100 participants from 59 countries in 2025. Moe will be participating in a panel event profiling Saskatchewan’s nuclear ecosystem. Canada–U.K. Nuclear Day was expected to feature keynote discussions and expert panels from across the nuclear sector. Moe, alongside Cameco and the Saskatchewan First Nations Centre of Excellence, represented Saskatchewan. Over the past five years, Saskatchewan’s exports to the U.K. increased by 177.9 per cent, from $211.5 million in 2021 to $587.6 million in 2025. This growth has been driven by uranium exports, which in 2025 accounted for 57.1 per cent of the province’s total U.K. exports. In the same five-year period, the value of exports to Poland has increased by 3,503 per cent, from $2.2 million in 2021 to $79 million in 2025. This growth is mainly due to potash exports. Saskatchewan operates a trade and investment office in London. For more information on Saskatchewan’s international network, visit InvestSK.ca.