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Canada's nuclear industry has total revenues of about $6.6 billion a year and pays $1.5 billion each year to the federal and provincial governments.
News releases
2010
Refurbishing Ontario's Nuclear Fleet a Major Economic Boost: CME Report
DSEA joins Region and CNA at Clarington Council for a State of the Nation
(Available in English only)
Ottawa, July 7, 2010 — Following a public hearing held on July 5, 2010, in Ottawa, Ontario, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced today its decision to authorize AECL to reload fuel in the NRU reactor and proceed to the restart of the reactor. The installation is located in Chalk River, Ontario.
Panel Calls for a New Research Reactor (Available in English only)
Ottawa, July 2, 2010 — A panel of experts representing the research functions of the NRU reactor (materials research using neutron beams and nuclear energy development) addressed a gathering of scientists as part of the American Conference on Neutron Scattering in Ottawa earlier this week.
To view Ms. Denise Carpenter's Statement click here
Canada’s Nuclear Industry: A Strategy for Growth
Mississauga, April 8, 2010 — The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has completed Phase 1 of a Pre-Project Design Review of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's (AECL) Enhanced CANDU 6 reactor™ (EC6™). The conclusion is that, at an overall level, the design intent is compliant with the CNSC regulatory requirements and meets the expectations for new nuclear power plants in Canada.
Canadian Nuclear Association Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Canadian and International Energy Experts Address 2010 Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show
Durham Region — February 16, 2010 - Today, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) announced a two-part investment strategy for its nuclear generating stations in Durham Region.
First, OPG will proceed with a detailed planning phase for the mid-life refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station east of Toronto, with construction expected to start in about 2016. The business decision to move forward with an investment in Darlington comes after very positive outcomes of initial studies on the plant’s condition and continued strong operating performance. The next phase of the process will include an Environmental Assessment, an Integrated Safety Review and an Integrated Improvement Plan that will define the scope, cost and schedule of the refurbishment project.
2009
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes the Government of Alberta's decision to provide Canada's nuclear industry the opportunity to include nuclear energy as part of their long-term low carbon energy mix
Ottawa, ON — December 14, 2009 - "The Canadian Nuclear industry is very pleased and supportive of Alberta's decision to include nuclear as part of their provincial low carbon energy mix. Our members have been long-time proponents that nuclear energy is essential to Canada's energy strategy as a non-emitting baseload electricity source," said Denise Carpenter, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association.
Canadian nuclear regulator finds “no fundamental barriers” to licensing AECL's Advanced CANDU Reactor (ACR-1000)
Mississauga, ON — September 10, 2009 - The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has completed Phase 2 of a Pre-Project Design Review of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's Advanced CANDU Reactor (ACR-1000®) and concluded that there are no fundamental barriers to licensing the ACR-1000 in Canada.
CNA Regrets Delay in Nuclear Procurement in OntarioOTTAWA, ON — June 30, 2009 - The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is encouraged by the support for nuclear energy in the province from Ontario Energy and Infrastructure Minister George Smitherman. Like Minister Smitherman, the CNA believes that a strong electricity system in Ontario requires nuclear power to provide base load electricity in the province.
NWMO Press Release - Canada's Long-Term Plan for the Safe and Secure Management of Used Nuclear Fuel - Nuclear Waste Management Organization Invites ParticipationToronto, ON — May 5, 2009 - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has issued a discussion paper outlining a proposed process for identifying an informed and willing community to host a deep geological repository for the safe containment and isolation of Canada's used nuclear fuel for the long term.
CNA Press Release - Ontario Power Generation Hires Executive for New Nuclear Construction Signalling Progress for Nuclear New Build In Canada Ottawa, ON — January 13, 2009 – The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes this week's announcement that Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has hired Albert Sweetnam as Executive Vice President New Nuclear at Darlington effective January 19, 2009.
2008
AECL Press Release - NRU Status ReportChalk River, ON — December 12, 2008 - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) NRU reactor was restarted on Thursday, December 11, following the completion of a maintenance outage. Today, the NRU reactor is operating at high power and the medical isotope production process has resumed.
Bruce Power to conduct Environmental Assessment for nuclear generating station in Haldimand-NorfolkNanticoke, ON — October 31, 2008 – Bruce Power is pleased to announce it will conduct an Environmental Assessment (EA) as it considers building a nuclear generating station in the Haldimand-Norfolk region of southern Ontario.
The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Commends Hydro-Québec's Decision to Refurbish Gentilly-2 Nuclear Power PlantOttawa, ON — August 19, 2008 - The CNA welcomes today's announcement to refurbish Gentilly-2, the 675 megawatt nuclear power plant which began operation in 1983 near Trois-Rivières on the south shore of the St. Lawrence.
“I am very pleased that Hydro-Québec is moving ahead with the reburbishment of Gentilly-2 which will allow the plant to continue operation until 2040” said Murray Elston, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association.
Hydro-Québec will refurbish Gentilly-2 nuclear generating stationMontréal, QC — August 19, 2008 - Hydro-Québec will invest $1.9 billion to refurbish Gentilly-2 nuclear generating station in Bécancour. Refurbishing the 675-MW plant will extend its operation until about 2040, allowing Hydro-Québec to keep a reliable asset that contributes significantly to the stability of its power grid. This generating facility, in commercial operation for 25 years, has another advantage: it does not produce any greenhouse-gas emissions.
CNSC and AECL Announce Findings from Independent “Lessons Learned” Review of NRU Reactor EventOttawa, ON — July 28, 2008 – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) today announce that Talisman International, LLC has concluded its “lessons learned” report related to the circumstances that led up to the extended outage of AECL's National Research Universal (NRU) reactor in Chalk River, Ontario in November and December 2007.
Phase 2 OF Nuclear RFP Latest Step in Ontario's 20-Year Plan to Bring Clean, Affordable and Reliable Electricity to Ontarians.Toronto, ON — June 16, 2008 – Infrastructure Ontario's Nuclear Procurement Project Request for Proposals (RFP) entered Phase 2 today with a focus on cost of power, on-time delivery and investment in Ontario, as well as the selection of Darlington as the site for the new nuclear plant. The Ontario government also reaffirmed the importance of the Bruce Power nuclear site to Ontario's overall electricity plan.
AECL Press Release: AECL to Discontinue Development of the MAPLE ReactorsMississauga, ON — May 16, 2008 - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is announcing that, after careful review and analysis, it will discontinue development work of the MAPLE reactors located at its Chalk River Laboratories, effective immediately.
AECL Press Release: CNSC to Start Pre-project Design Review of ACR-1000Mississauga, ON — April 11, 2008 - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for pre-project design review activities on the ACR-1000.
Ontario Takes Next Step To Ensure Clean, Affordable And Reliable Energy Supply For Generations To Come.Toronto, ON — March 7, 2008 - Minister of Energy Gerry Phillips this morning outlined a two-phase competitive Request For Proposal (RFP) process to select a nuclear reactor vendor.