The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines and the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada, convened a Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on 24 February 2026 to advance the implementation of their June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on clean energy transition and nuclear workforce development.

On January 16, 2026, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society Inc. (GIEMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal framework for collaboration in nuclear energy research, technology evaluation, and capacity building.

The framework identifies several areas where the parties may explore collaboration, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technologies, nuclear plant efficiency and operational reliability, radioactive waste management, workforce and skills development, technology transfer and innovation adoption, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in nuclear technologies. 

The University of Saskatchewan will host the Canadian Executive Nuclear Energy Management School (Executive NEMS) from June 8–13, 2026, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

This marks the first executive-level nuclear energy management program offered in Canada — bringing together senior Canadian and international leaders to strengthen understanding of nuclear energy infrastructure, regulatory readiness, advanced and small modular reactors, and leadership for new and expanding nuclear programs.

Applications are open until March 17, 2026.

The Canadian Nuclear Association would like to give students an all-expenses-paid opportunity to attend the CNA2026 Conference and Trade Show. As Canada's premier nuclear event, CNA2026 is a great way for students to get their foot in the door and to learn more about a career in the nuclear industry, at no cost to them.

The Government of Saskatchewan is strengthening the foundation of a unique research partnership that will support energy and mineral research and help make Saskatchewan a global leader in clean energy. To date, the province has committed $780,000 to help establish and support the operations of the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society (GIEMS).

The Global Institute for Energy, Minerals, and Society (GIEMS) was proud to participate in the UPLift 2025 Conference, a leading forum dedicated to advancing innovation and collaboration across Saskatchewan’s energy and minerals sector.

Originally published December 6, 2023 on Saskatchewan.ca

Today, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance collaboration and partnership in mining and energy. The MOU establishes a framework for collaboration on a new Saskatchewan-based institution called the Global Institute for Energy, Mines and Society (GIEMS).