CNA Conference Week: Strengthening Nuclear Collaboration Through Strategic Partnerships

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) concluded its annual conference and trade show in Ottawa from April 15-17, 2025, under the theme “Building for Tomorrow Today .” The three-day event featured the signing of multiple strategic partnerships designed to enhance collaboration across the nuclear sector.

International Partnerships

CNA significantly expanded its global network through several important agreements. A quadrilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International Institute of Nuclear Energy (I2EN), the French Nuclear Industry Association (GIFEN), CNA, and the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) established a framework for workforce development and training cooperation. The partnership will leverage France’s nuclear expertise alongside Canada’s experience to address critical workforce needs. The CNA also formalized an affiliate membership agreement with the UK’s National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN) to facilitate knowledge exchange on nuclear skills development. Additionally, a partnership with the Korea Nuclear Association (KNA) was established to foster bilateral cooperation between the Canadian and Korean nuclear sectors.

Domestic Partnerships 

On the home front, CNA strengthened its collaborative network by signing an MOU with the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) focused on promoting industry growth and competitiveness. The CNA also renewed its long-standing partnership with the Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) through 2027, clearly defining how these complementary organizations will continue to work together.

The association also formalized a partnership with Women in Nuclear Canada (WiN) through an MOU that enhances collaboration on promoting women’s participation across the industry to build a more inclusive sector that draws on Canada’s full talent pool. Additionally, an agreement with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC) aligns policy development, government relations, and event programming to support CNIC’s goal of doubling Canada’s isotope production by 2030.

Together, these strategic alliances position Canada’s nuclear industry to better address current challenges while capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the clean energy landscape.