Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ontario is building what could become the first small modular nuclear reactor in the G7, and the world is watching. Supporters say Darlington’s SMR program will deliver clean, reliable power for 300,000 homes and sustain thousands of jobs for decades. Critics say the price tag will rise, the timeline could slip, and the fuel supply chain has a risky weak spot. In this video, we break down what an SMR really is, why this project is different from past nuclear builds, how the reactor is being manufactured, and who could end up paying if costs balloon.
Ontario is building what could become the first small modular nuclear reactor in the G7, and the world is watching. Supporters say Darlington’s SMR program will deliver clean, reliable power for 300,000 homes and sustain thousands of jobs for decades. Critics say the price tag will rise, the timeline could slip, and the fuel supply chain has a risky weak spot. In this video, we break down what an SMR really is, why this project is different from past nuclear builds, how the reactor is being manufactured, and who could end up paying if costs balloon.
