Nuclear energy in Canada

CNL Employees Recognized With 2020 Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards

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Friday, August 28, 2020
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that two of its employees have been recognized by the Canadian nuclear industry as recipients of the 2020 Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards.

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Aug. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canadas premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce that two of its employees have been recognized by the Canadian nuclear industry as recipients of the 2020 Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards.
  • Presented jointly by the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), the annual awards program honours those who have made exceptional contributions, technical and non-technical, to the field of nuclear science and technology.
  • On behalf of CNL, I would like to congratulate all of the very deserving recipients of the 2020 Canadian Nuclear Achievement Awards, commented Joe McBrearty, CNL President & CEO.
  • Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 Nuclear Achievement Awards ceremony has been cancelled, but 2020 recipients will be invited to the ceremony in 2021 where their work will be recognized.

Alberta Latest Region to Leverage Nuclear to Fight Climate Change

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Friday, August 7, 2020
Energy, Articles, Nuclear energy in Canada, Nuclear technology, Energy conversion, Nuclear reactor, Canadian Nuclear Association, Energy policy, Small modular reactor

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has signalled intent to add his signature to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the development and deployment of SMRs to address climate change, regional energy demand and economic development.

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  • Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has signalled intent to add his signature to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the development and deployment of SMRs to address climate change, regional energy demand and economic development.
  • When we get these resources working together, no one can match Canada's ability to produce clean, abundant, affordable energy."
  • Canada stands to solidify its leading position in the world's nuclear industry with the introduction of next-generation technologies in the form of small nuclear reactors .
  • The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) has been the national voice of the Canadian nuclear industry since 1960.

Canadian and UK Nuclear Industries to Collaborate on Advancing Nuclear Technology for Clean Energy

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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It includes demonstrating nuclear as a clean energy technology; advocating for more explicit and prominent inclusion of nuclear in energy and environmental policies; promoting the inclusion of nuclear technologies in bilateral Canada-United Kingdom dialogues and forums; and supporting the countries' shared leadership in the Nuclear Innovation: Clean Energy (NICE) Future initiative .

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  • It includes demonstrating nuclear as a clean energy technology; advocating for more explicit and prominent inclusion of nuclear in energy and environmental policies; promoting the inclusion of nuclear technologies in bilateral Canada-United Kingdom dialogues and forums; and supporting the countries' shared leadership in the Nuclear Innovation: Clean Energy (NICE) Future initiative .
  • "This MOU will further strengthen ties with our Canadian partners and assist in advancing nuclear power as an essential element of clean energy solutions to address climate issues globally."
  • Since 1960, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) has been the national voice of the Canadian nuclear industry.
  • Erin Polka, Director of Communications, Canadian Nuclear Association, (613) 237-4262, [email protected] ; Stephanie McKenna, Member Relations Manager, Nuclear Industry Association United Kingdom, +44 020 7766 6651, [email protected]