Canadian Nuclear Association

CNA Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results and Board Appointments

2026-06-25T16:05:39Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is pleased to announce the election of seven directors at its Annual General Meeting held on June 22, 2026. The Board subsequently appointed two additional directors at its organizational meeting, further strengthening the Board’s collective skills, experience, diversity, and breadth of perspectives. Directors elected at the Annual General Meeting for […]

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A Defining Moment for Canada’s Nuclear Future

2026-06-23T01:50:44Z

For decades, Canada’s nuclear sector has been one of the country’s quiet success stories. From powering homes and businesses to producing life-saving medical isotopes, supporting tens of thousands of skilled jobs and exporting Canadian expertise around the world, the industry has played an important role in Canada’s economic and energy landscape. Today, with the release […]

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CNA Reaffirms Support for International Nuclear Safety and Security Frameworks Following Barakah Incident

2026-05-19T16:44:32Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) has responded to Sunday’s drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, expressing serious concern regarding military activity in the vicinity of civilian nuclear infrastructure and calling for continued adherence to established international nuclear safety and security frameworks. On the morning of Sunday, 17 May 2026, a drone strike affected […]

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Canada’s Nuclear Sector Off to a Strong Start in 2026

2026-02-24T16:03:55Z

2026 is shaping up to be an important year for Canada’s nuclear sector. Several major projects have reached meaningful milestones, reflecting steady progress after years of planning, regulatory preparation, and public engagement. A significant development to date is the completion of construction on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) ahead of schedule and […]

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Workforce readiness emerges as a key enabler of Canada’s nuclear buildout

2026-02-05T22:03:43Z

Canada’s nuclear sector is entering a period of renewed activity, driven by refurbishments, life-extension projects, and the potential deployment of new reactors across multiple provinces. While these projects represent a significant opportunity for clean energy development and long-term job creation, a new workforce study shows that labour availability will be a decisive factor in whether projects can be delivered […]

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CNA2026: Where Canada’s Nuclear Future Takes Shape

2026-01-29T15:41:15Z

Canada’s electricity system is at a crossroads. Demand is climbing, and the need for reliable, non-emitting power has never been more urgent. As provinces plan major grid expansions and governments weigh their energy options, one technology is stepping forward with a track record already proven: nuclear energy. This April, the Canadian Nuclear Association will bring the country’s […]

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Statement from the Canadian Nuclear Association on Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement

2025-11-13T13:45:25Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association welcomes Ontario’s 2025 Fall Economic Statement and its focus on building a competitive, self-reliant economy anchored in clean and reliable energy. The province’s $1 billion investment through the Building Ontario Fund in Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington New Nuclear Project, along with early-stage planning for new large-scale nuclear facilities at the Bruce […]

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The Canadian Nuclear Association and Italian Nuclear Association Announce Intent to Develop Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Nuclear Energy

2025-11-07T15:43:00Z

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the Italian Nuclear Association (Associazione Italiana Nucleare, AIN) have announced their intent to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in advancing clean energy innovation, energy security, and climate change mitigation. The announcement took place during the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) in Paris, the world’s leading civil […]

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Budget 2025: Progress on Investment Certainty and Exports, but Greater Focus Needed on Domestic Nuclear Buildout

2025-11-05T15:59:02Z

The 2025 federal budget outlines a broad plan to strengthen Canada’s economy, attract clean-energy investment, and modernize the country’s regulatory landscape. The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes measures that bring long-awaited clarity for investors, signal a commitment to streamlining approvals, and reaffirm nuclear energy’s growing contribution to Canada’s clean-growth strategy. The government has confirmed what […]

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Open Letter to Government of Canada Ahead of G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting

2025-10-29T15:37:47Z

On behalf of the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), representing organizations across the full supply chain, from uranium mining and fuel production to reactor development, component manufacturing, engineering and construction, operations and life-extension services, research and innovation, and waste management and decommissioning, we respectfully call on the Government of Canada to join us in reaffirming Canada’s […]

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