REGINA — In 2026-27, the province is allocating $225,000 in the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society (GIEMS) to support ongoing operations and new initiatives.
Nuclear energy is a core component of the GIEMS strategic plan, according to a Sask. Advanced Education press release. The government says this allocation will support the co-ordination of nuclear research chairs across institutions, delivery of nuclear literacy programs and the establishment of national and international partnerships. GIEMS will also continue exploring new training and research opportunities in the mineral sector.
"These activities help strengthen Saskatchewan's long-term capacity in areas related to nuclear energy, critical minerals and energy system innovation," GIEMS Executive Director Tom Kishchuk said.
GIEMS was formally established in 2025 as an equal partnership between the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. It is a non-profit research and development institute that acts as a catalyst for expanding the capacity and impact of research, innovation and training programs that advance the energy transition in Saskatchewan and beyond. For more information on GIEMS, visit: www.giems.ca.
