NOVEMBER 2023 | INNOVATINGCANADA.CA
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Canada’s Nuclear Future Everyone's been touched by knowing someone who’s had cancer. Between enabling low-carbon, reliable, and safe power generation and increasing access to cancerfighting medical isotopes, knowing that the amazing work we're doing has a broader societal benefit makes our work much more tangible and meaningful. Darryl Spector President, Promation
A Tier-1 nuclear nation is a nation that has successfully implemented, deployed, and maintained their domestic nuclear technologies, that has built a strong supply chain to support their nuclear industry, and that has a capable and innovative national nuclear lab that’s underpinning and supporting the industry. Amy Gottschling Vice-President of Science, Technology, & Commercial Oversight, AECL
We see countries strengthening their commitment to nuclear power, which is driving the increased demand for uranium. With over 71 per cent of uranium production currently coming from state-owned or quasi-controlled companies, there's been a push to diversify uranium supply chains to secure energy security and achieve energy independence. Leigh Curyer President & CEO, NexGen Energy
Women make a valuable contribution to nuclear, working in all aspects of the industry. From science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to business, strategic, and operational roles, the career prospects in the nuclear industry are endless, with opportunities to work in exciting and innovative areas. Lisa McBride President, WiN Canada and Country Leader, Small Modular Reactors, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy saves lives. Canada invented the CANDU nuclear reactor, which not only provides emission-free electricity, but also produces the medical isotopes we need to fight cancer and keep our medical equipment sterile. That's something I can get behind. Dr. Chris Keefer, M.D. President, Canadians for Nuclear Energy & Emergency Physician
There’s no path to net zero without nuclear. But that path, no matter where it is, is going through a traditional territory. And we’re going to need to have Indigenous people involved in all areas of our sector. Tracy Primeau Member, Board of Directors, OPG & WiN Canada, and Founder & Principal, Agile Bear Consulting
Organizations may have policy, but there are small nuances that policy cannot capture. Indigenous voices can articulate what is not captured in policy, providing context and meaning that aids in understanding, which will lead to a more meaningful outcome. Shane Chegahno Vice-President, Makwa Development Corporation
When we look at energy sources, it’s no longer enough to look at the carbon output of that energy source. We must start looking at the carbon emissions from mining, manufacturing, building, footprint, and installation of all energy sources. Emily Whetung Chief Emerita, Curve Lake First Nation
Ontario has one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world, with 90 per cent of our electricity generation creating zero emissions, and greenhouse gas levels that have declined by roughly 90 per cent since 2005 thanks to the backbone of our electricity grid, nuclear power. Todd Smith, Minister of Energy, Government of Ontario
Canada has been at the forefront of isotope research, development, and technology for over 70 years. As demand for medical isotopes is expected to reach up to $33 billion USD in the next decade, Canada has an opportunity to maximize the potential of our supply chain on a global scale. Melody Greaves Policy, Government, & Stakeholder Relations Specialist, Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
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