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Saskatchewan Government Plans to Extend Life of Coal Plants: Minister

On June 18, 2025, Saskatchewan announced it will extend the life of all SaskPower coal-fired power plants while transitioning toward nuclear baseload power generation.
This decision responds to federal Clean Electricity Regulations effective January 1, which the province rejects as lacking legitimacy and jurisdiction over electricity generation.
Saskatchewan's three coal plants near Estevan and Coronach produce about 30% of the province's electricity and have had 78% to 87% availability over the past eight years.
Minister Jeremy Harrison emphasized that coal will remain a key component of Saskatchewan's electricity supply as the province transitions toward a nuclear energy future utilizing local uranium, while economist Brett Dolter criticized the decision as deeply disappointing.
The extension aims to safeguard over 1,000 local jobs, address rising energy demand, and may provoke legal disputes between Saskatchewan and the federal government over environmental rules.

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