Innovating Canada
CAMPAIGN: Canada's Nuclear Future (2023)
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How AECL Is Driving Nuclear Opportunity for Canada
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited continues to drive nuclear innovation, over 70 years after its formation. At the dawn of the atomic age, the Canadian government created a new crown corporation, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), with a mandate to develop peaceful uses of nuclear energy. “AECL was created by an Act of Parliament...
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Q&A with Shane Chegahno: Why Indigenous Voices Matter in Nuclear
Mediaplanet chatted with Shane Chegahno, Vice-President of the Makwa Development Corporation, about what a more inclusive nuclear energy sector looks like, why Indigenous involvement and engagement are so critical, and how more opportunities for Indigenous youth and communities can be fostered. Learn more at makwadevelopment.ca.
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Indigenous Communities Participating in Canada’s Nuclear Future
Two historic equity agreements were signed between a Mi’kmaq Tribal Council and leading advanced small modular reactor companies. As more high intensity weather events hit Atlantic Canada, the electricity grid and infrastructure is increasingly under pressure, yet expected to remain reliable and resilient for customers. Existing nuclear and hydro facilities are particularly important for a...
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Navigating the Challenges of Nuclear Transport in Canada: The Issue of Delay and Denial of Shipments
The importance of nuclear transport Nuclear and radioactive shipments play a crucial role in various industries worldwide. Without the shipment of nuclear and radioactive materials, patients may not receive necessary medical treatments, scientific advancements may be hindered, and industrial applications may be disrupted. It is important to recognise the significance of these shipments and the...
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Q&A with Dr. Chris Keefer on the Life-Saving Benefits of Nuclear
Dr. Chris Keefer shares with Mediaplanet why Canada needs to adopt nuclear — from cleaner air and a cooler climate to life-saving medical isotopes.
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To Meet Net-Zero Goals for 2050, the World Urgently Needs a Paradigm Shift in Thinking About Nuclear Energy
As world leaders seek effective responses to climate change, we are seeing renewed interest in nuclear power — which holds the potential to reduce emissions and help countries achieve their net-zero targets. In particular, small modular reactors (known as SMRs) are emerging as a potential way of delivering clean and reliable energy. SMRs are typically...
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Have You Heard of Deep River, Ont.? Learn the Once-Secret Town’s Story
Deep River, Ont., is Canada’s Los Alamos — home of the top-secret Manhattan Project. Today, it’s a growing hub for nuclear innovation in clean energy and medicine. If you saw Oppenheimer this past summer, you remember the fascinating story of Los Alamos, New Mexico. In 1943, Los Alamos was used for the top-secret Manhattan Project,...
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Grants and Research Galore: How Waterloo Is Innovating in Nuclear
The University of Waterloo is becoming a shining star in the nuclear space, with award-winning research initiatives underway. Big things are happening at the University of Waterloo. The university, which is currently number one in Canada for experiential learning and employer-student connections, continually spurs innovation to solve problems on a global scale. One of the...
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How UNB Is Leading the Way in Nuclear Energy Research and Education
The University of New Brunswick and its Centre for Nuclear Energy Research are delivering world-class education and R&D in nuclear energy. Over the past decade, the federal and provincial governments have come to see nuclear power, and small modular reactors (SMRs) in particular, as an important part of the solution to lowering greenhouse gas emissions....
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Q&A with Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith on Nuclear Energy
Mediaplanet chatted with Ontario Energy Minister Todd Smith to get his insights on how nuclear energy is powering Ontario, what keeps Ontario’s nuclear sector so competitive, how public awareness and confidence are on the rise, and more.
