The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) and the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum (JAIF) have strengthened their collaboration following the successful Canada-Japan Nuclear Forum held in Tokyo on June 19, 2025. The event brought together industry leaders and government officials to advance nuclear cooperation between the two countries as strategic partners<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This event was hosted at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. The forum was organized by CNA and JAIF with support from the Embassy of Canada to Japan, and Investissement Qu\u00e9bec International. The forum opened with remarks from JAIF’s President and CEO, Hideki Masui, and CNA\u2019s President and CEO, George Christidis, setting the stage for productive discussions on nuclear energy’s role in addressing climate change and energy security in Canada and Japan, as well as in other key regions. The closing remarks were made by Mario Girard, D\u00e9l\u00e9gu\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9ral du Qu\u00e9bec in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This forum showcased the strength of our relationship and the enormous potential for joint leadership in advancing nuclear energy as a climate solution as well as enhancing energy security and partnerships,” said George Christidis, President and CEO of CNA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was truly a delight to have had the opportunity to spend the day with representatives of the Canadian nuclear industry. \u00a0I am confident that it was a mutually educational and beneficial day for both Canada and Japan,\u201d said Hideki Masui, President and CEO of JAIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Forum Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The day featured several focused sessions designed to explore opportunities for enhanced cooperation. A panel discussion on “Building Partnerships: Canada and Japan’s Road to Tripling Nuclear” brought together representatives from AtkinsR\u00e9alis, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, GE Hitachi Vernova and JGC to discuss pathways for nuclear expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both countries shared insights into their respective nuclear programs, with a particular focus on nuclear financing, led by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Canada\u2019s Export Development Corporation (EDC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learning from Japan’s Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the program, Canadian delegates visited the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and the TEPCO Decommissioning Archive Center. These visits provided valuable insights into Japan’s decommissioning strategies, safety systems, and approach to integrating advanced nuclear technologies into TEPCO\u2019s decommissioning roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n