​​“Best Market in 40 Years” — Why Nuclear is Surging Now with Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel

The nuclear story has completely flipped — and according to Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel, this is now the strongest market he’s seen in over 40 years.In this conversation on In the Money with Amber Kanwar, Gitzel explains why uranium and nuclear energy have gone from a post-Fukushima downturn to a full-scale global comeback. He walks through the turning points — from the shutdown of Japan’s reactors and a decade-long bear market, to today’s surge driven by climate goals, energy security concerns, and rising geopolitical tensions. As countries rethink their dependence on foreign energy and fragile supply chains, nuclear power is moving back to the center of the global energy mix.The discussion also dives into Cameco’s transformation from a uranium producer into a more vertically integrated nuclear player, including its major stake in Westinghouse alongside Brookfield Asset Management. Gitzel explains how that deal positions the company to benefit from a massive global buildout of reactors — including a landmark $80 billion commitment from the U.S. to expand nuclear capacity.Finally, Gitzel breaks down the next wave of demand: AI and data centers. With electricity needs set to surge, he explains why nuclear’s reliability, long lifespan, and energy security advantages are making it increasingly essential — and why this cycle could look very different from anything the industry has seen before.If this cycle plays out as expected, nuclear won’t just be part of the energy mix — it could become the backbone of the next era of global power.Timestamps02:25: Intro04:50: Best environment for nuclear in over 40 years06:15 Tim Gitzel’s path to Cameco CEO08:30 Fukushima and what’s happened since12:35 What kept Gitzel at Cameco through the lean years?13:45 The new commitment to nuclear power14:50 Cameco’s stake in Westinghouse18:30 Cameco’s partnership with the U.S. government 26:20 Rumours that the U.S. is also working with competitors + cost overrun concerns30:35 ATB Cormark Capital Markets31:05 Cameco in Canada34:00 The war in Iran & impact on nuclear36:35 AI, data centres & nuclear 42:00 Succession planning & Tim’s legacy44:00 Does it all go away if there’s another accident? SponsorsFor over 25 years, Raymond James has been helping Canadians achieve their financial goals. Visit https://raymondjames.ca today to discover how you can live a life well planned.Pro Picks is brought to you by ATB Financial. For more information on ATB Cormark Capital Markets visit https://ATB.com/inthemoney ETF Minute is sponsored by BMO ETFs. For more information on BMO’s Asset Allocation ETFs visit: https://bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/asset-allocation-etfs and for more information on BMO’s All-Equity ETF visit: https://www.bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-fund/bmo-all-equity-etf-zeqt/Linkshttps://inthemoneypod.com/ https://instagram.com/inthemoneypodhttps://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569721774740 https://twitter.com/inthemoneypod https://tiktok.com/@[e-mail] The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company. The host and guests may maintain positions in any securities discussed on the podcast. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment decisions.BMO Disclaimer The ETF Minute is sponsored by BMO Exchange Traded Funds. Amber Kanwar is compensatedunder this arrangement by BMO ETFs.This video is for information purposes only. The information contained herein is not, and shouldnot be construed as investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Particular investments and/ortrading strategies should be evaluated and professional advice should be obtained with respectto any circumstance.Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments inexchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs beforeinvesting. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returnsincluding changes in unit value and reinvestment of all dividends or distributions and do not takeinto account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by anyunitholder that would have reduced returns. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, theirvalues change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks setout in the BMO ETF’s prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value andmay trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss.Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.BMO ETFs are managed by BMO ...