Voyageur Services Ltd., to join national coalition supporting Canadian nuclear technology
MONTREAL: October 14, 2026 – AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, today welcomed Indigenous-owned Voyageur Services to the Canadians for CANDU campaign. The addition of a new Ambassador reflects the growing momentum behind the Canadians for CANDU campaign and support behind a sovereign Canadian nuclear industry.
Voyageur Services is a strong example of how Canada’s nuclear ecosystem supports Indigenous-owned businesses, skilled employment, and long-term economic participation across the supply chain. Its work in Ontario’s nuclear sector demonstrates that the benefits of CANDU® extend well beyond electricity generation, creating opportunities for Indigenous entrepreneurship, workforce development, specialized services, and stronger domestic industrial capacity.
“We are pleased to welcome Voyageur Services Limited as the newest Ambassador to Canadians for CANDU. As an Indigenous-owned company supporting Ontario’s nuclear sector, Voyageur brings an important perspective to the campaign and reflects the broader opportunity for nuclear investment to create long-term economic participation, skilled employment and business growth for Indigenous communities,” said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis.“Their involvement strengthens our message that the future of Canadian nuclear must be built not only on proven technology and a strong domestic supply chain, but also on meaningful partnerships that broaden participation in the sector and ensure the benefits of that growth are shared across the country.”
Launched in 2024, the Canadians for CANDU campaign represents a strong coalition that includes organized labour, members of Canada’s nuclear supply chain, Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and other Canadian businesses.
Led by Co-Chairs The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, The Honourable Mike Harris, and The Honourable Dustin Duncan, the movement brings together leaders from across Canada who share a belief that Canada’s energy future should be built on Canadian technology, Canadian expertise and Canadian resources.
Together, Canadians for CANDU is advocating for a stronger, more secure and more prosperous future powered by homegrown innovation built by Canadians, for Canadians.
Voyageur Services Ltd.
Voyageur Services combines decades of industry expertise with a deep commitment to Indigenous values and community-first engagement. As a proudly First Nations-owned business, Voyageur offers tailored contracting and staffing strategies that delivers high-performance construction solutions. Backed by strong industry networks and a proven team, Voyageur strengthens partnerships and creates opportunities that extend beyond the job site.
"Ontario’s nuclear sector has been part of my family’s story for generations. I have seen firsthand the stable careers, technical expertise, and opportunities this industry creates for families and communities across the province,” said President Clint Keeler. “At Voyageur Services Limited, we are proud to contribute to that legacy by supporting safe, reliable nuclear operations and the continued strength of Canada’s domestic supply chain. Joining Canadians for CANDU is an opportunity to help ensure the next generation of Canadian workers can benefit from the same kind of long-term opportunity that my family has experienced, while supporting a proven Canadian technology that strengthens our economy, energy security, and industrial capability.”
The CANDU moment
Canada has world-leading expertise in the design, construction, operation, maintenance, refurbishment, and overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a highly qualified domestic supply chain.
CANDU technology is one of Canada’s most important innovations and remains the country’s only domestically developed and licensed large-scale nuclear reactor technology. CANDU reactors can use natural uranium, provide reliable, emissions-free baseload electricity, and support the production of medical isotopes used in healthcare systems around the world. More than 250 Canadian companies contribute to the CANDU supply chain, creating economic benefits that reach communities across the country.
Each new CANDU project generates thousands of high-quality jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, helping to sustain Canadian expertise in one of the world’s most advanced industries. From uranium mining and fuel fabrication to engineering, construction and long-term operations, CANDU creates opportunities throughout the entire nuclear value chain.
By investing in Canadian technology, Canada invests in Canadian workers, businesses and communities – strengthening domestic industrial capacity while building the infrastructure needed to power future economic growth.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on federal and provincial governments to support the deployment of made-in-Canada CANDU technology as part of the country’s long-term energy and economic strategy.
The choice is clear. It’s time to choose CANDU.
About Canadians for CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the domestic supply chain, organized labour, Indigenous organizations, academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and Canadians who believe domestic expertise and innovation should play a leading role in the deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and abroad.
The campaign is spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former Ontario Premier Mike Harris. Additional information is available at canadiansforcandu.com.
About Voyageur Services Limited
Voyageur Services is a majority‑owned Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation construction and services enterprise specializing in infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects within MSIFN territories. Operating alongside partners like Noozhoo Nokiiyan Limited Partnership (NNLP) and Minogi Corp., it drives sustainable economic development in Ontario. Additional information is available at https://voyageurservices.com/.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
CANDU® is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, used under exclusive licence by Candu Energy Inc., an AtkinsRéalis company.
Sign up at canadiansforcandu.com to support the movement and follow on LinkedIn.
Downloads
Trade releases