That is an important question. Nuclear energy is a very important part of the energy mix as Canada moves forward on producing clean electricity. As this committee knows well, Canada will need much more electricity as we further electrify the economy. Clean sources of that electricity and nuclear energy are clearly a major part of that.
The government is investing significantly in that area. The clean economy investment tax credits will make significant resources available for the development of nuclear projects. Our department has provided predevelopment funding to specific projects to assist in moving them forward. Most recently, in Ontario, there was funding for Bruce Power to develop its nuclear project there. The Canada Infrastructure Bank has provided significant funding—over $900 million in loans to Darlington Ontario Power for the Darlington small modular reactor project.
Internationally, the honourable member mentioned that Canada played a major role in Romania's decision to construct two CANDU reactors. We provided export financing. It's providing jobs for Canadians and the Canadian supply chain. That is an important part, too: exporting Canadian technology for use internationally.