Ottawa, June 23 -- Canada on Monday unveiled a national nuclear energy strategy aimed at expanding reactor development, increasing uranium production and doubling the sector's workforce by 2050 as the country seeks to meet rising electricity and clean energy goals.

The strategy is intended to complement Canada's National Electricity Strategy and comes as governments worldwide look to nuclear power as a source of low-carbon electricity amid growing energy demand.

The plan is built around four priorities said the government in a statement. Firstly, to enable new nuclear projects across Canada, expanding the country's role as a global nuclear supplier.

Scondly to increase uranium production and fuel opportunities while supporting long-ter...