MARCH 27, 2023 – The visit of Joe Biden to Canada was an important milestone in the relationship between U.S.A. and Canada, and support for nuclear energy was prominent in the agreements reached during government discussions. Excerpts from the joint government news release indicate new impetus to government cooperation towards nuclear deployment. Canada and the […]
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 – The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) are pleased to announce a new partnership to fund research on small modular reactors (SMR) through NSERC’s Alliance grants program. This partnership will support the goals of the 2022 Federal Budget to position Canada as a clean energy leader, and of […]
JANUARY 25, 2023 – CCNS is hosting a webinar in collaboration with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) on January 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The webinar will provide an in-depth look at the IESO Pathways to Decarbonization report. UNENE would like to take the opportunity to share this webinar with our members and students who may […]
DECEMBER 29, 2022 – UNENE’s Annual R&D Workshop returned in person for the first time in three years. From December 12 to 14, 2022, we welcomed many from our UNENE world to share progress, give updates, and discuss future directions. Members of industry and academia alike led keynote speeches on topics ranging from nuclear sustainability and education […]
DECEMBER 12, 2022 – The CNS Nuclear Operations and Maintenance Division is excited to offer its first in-person edition of the CANDU Maintenance & Nuclear Component Conference since the start of thepandemic. To offer you the best experience possible, the conference was deferred from November 2022 to April 2023, allowing more time for the organizing […]
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are pleased to announce a new initiative to support university research on small modular reactors.