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Canadian Nuclear Association Welcomes Landmark Canada-Poland Nuclear Cooperation Agreement

gullyc — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:43:03 +0000

The Canadian nuclear industry welcomes the signing of the Canada-Poland Nuclear Cooperation Agreement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This landmark agreement strengthens bilateral energy ties and underscores the critical role of nuclear power in securing clean, reliable energy for both nations and their allies. Once in force, this agreement […]

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Ontario Fall Economic Statement Places Nuclear at Core of Province’s Energy Future

gullyc — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:19:33 +0000

Earlier today the Government of Ontario released their 2024 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, highlighting the province’s intention to build critical infrastructure and spur economic growth. The outlook describes how the rapid growth of electricity demand will outpace current generation capacity. The government is responding with their “most ambitious energy plan” in the province’s […]

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Ontario’s revised electricity demand forecast relies on nuclear

gullyc — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:59:24 +0000

Ontario’s Independent Electricity Systems Operator (IESO) released an updated electricity demand forecast on 16 October, projecting that power demand will soar by 75% over the next 25 years. A significant proportion of that demand will come from industry, such as EV battery plants and supply-chain manufacturing, with a full 13% of the total coming from […]

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Roadmaps to New Nuclear Industry Statement

gullyc — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:49:27 +0000

We, the industry associations representing the nuclear industry attending at the Roadmaps to New Nuclear high level conference, welcome the opportunity to provide input to government leaders present. We are committed to: During the past year, governments around the world have agreed on the important role of nuclear energy to address the climate crisis, ensure […]

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Government reinforces support for Canada’s nuclear sector in Budget 2024

gullyc — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:43:27 +0000

On 16 April, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2024 Federal Budget, predominantly focused on addressing public concerns over housing and affordability. While there are few new commitments or announcements that impact the nuclear energy sector, the budget in many places reinforces the government’s clear support for nuclear by confirming a series of announced […]

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New publication outlines promising role of Thermal Networks in supporting low-carbon heating for Canadian buildings

gullyc — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:30:10 +0000

Currently in Canada, the amount of energy used to heat buildings is roughly equal to total electricity generation for the entire country. While significant work is underway in support of the electrification of buildings, not enough attention is being paid to Thermal Networks, otherwise known as District Energy Systems. To advance and inform public discussion […]

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Canadian Nuclear Association and Nuclear Industry Association pledge greater collaboration and establish Annual Nuclear Energy Forum

gullyc — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:08:27 +0000

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the Nuclear Industry Association of the United Kingdom (NIA UK) are pleased to announce an update to their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish of annual forum to foster greater collaboration and enable discussion and action on common strategic initiatives. The NIA UK and CNA have a longstanding […]

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Pickering B refurbishment will support Ontario’s climate, economy, and energy security

gullyc — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:28:57 +0000

Ontario Minister of Energy Todd Smith announced today that the Government of Ontario is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish the Pickering nuclear generating facility, giving the plant an additional 30 years of life. The Pickering B units, which were set to go offline in the coming years, generate over 3000 MW of […]

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COP formally recognizes nuclear as clean energy

gullyc — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:15:02 +0000

While much of the news coverage of COP28 in Dubai has focused on discussions around the need to rapidly transition away from fossil fuels, the real star of this round of climate negotiations has undoubtedly been nuclear. In the final text of the Global Stocktake, unanimously agreed today at COP28, nuclear is included as one […]

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Industry Statement on Advancing a Secure Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain

gullyc — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:56:05 +0000

Joint industry statement on the multilateral statement to advance a secure nuclear fuel supply chain at COP28 from: “As representatives of the nuclear energy industry, we are encouraged by today’s multi-national fuel commitment, as it builds on the important work that our governments and industries began this past spring at the G7 Meeting of Climate, […]

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