Saskatchewan is the world’s premier producer of uranium. Considering that the price of this product has soared recently, our province will do quite well from the sale of this precious mineral. But like so many of our natural resources in Saskatchewan, we could create more wealth by supporting a value added policy for uranium.

For most people, a nuclear reactor is the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of other industries that could be spun off from uranium. However, a reactor is not the only value added process that’s related to uranium. Uranium refineries, upgraders, spent fuel storage and recycling plants are also possibilities for Saskatchewan.

But if these facilities are eventually located in Saskatchewan, what are the benefits for the province? Well, certainly, more good paying jobs and taxes to fund our highways and hospitals. There will also be opportunities to attract more science and engineering funding for our universities–and maybe even a nuclear medicine research centre.

Saskatchewan has benefited greatly from uranium, and if we are wise, we can all benefit even more. As your MP, I’m working to remove the barriers to the growth of the uranium industry in Saskatchewan. It’s an industry which has vast potential for Saskatchewan.