The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), founded in 1960, is the

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for the

nuclear industry Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions to produce electricity. Nuclear power can be obtained from nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion reactions. Presently, the vast majority of electricity from nuclear power is produced by ...

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. The CNA undertakes several advocacy tasks related to nuclear technology in Canada, such as participating in relevant regulatory and environmental affairs, public, government, and media relations, education, and also provides several business functions such as conferences and workshops.

Description

Located in

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, the CNA comprises over 100 member companies and organizations from across Canada as well as internationally. These companies include operators of

nuclear power plants A nuclear power plant (NPP), also known as a nuclear power station (NPS), nuclear generating station (NGS) or atomic power station (APS) is a thermal power station in which the heat source is a nuclear reactor. As is typical of thermal power s ...

nuclear reactor A nuclear reactor is a device used to initiate and control a Nuclear fission, fission nuclear chain reaction. They are used for Nuclear power, commercial electricity, nuclear marine propulsion, marine propulsion, Weapons-grade plutonium, weapons ...

designers,

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firms,

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, as well as various professional services with business in Canada's nuclear industry such as research consultancies and law firms. The Canadian Nuclear Association provides public information on the Canadian nuclear industry on topics including: * Small modular reactors *

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The CNA works with the Canadian Federal Government, as well as Canadian provincial governments, to promote the role of the nuclear industry in Canada. The President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association is John Gorman, previously President & CEO of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) and a Director on the board of the Energy Council of Canada (ECC). The Chair of the Board of Directors is John MacQuarrie, President of the Nuclear Power Group segment of

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, Inc.

International Cooperation

The CNA works with other nuclear trade associations, including The

World Nuclear Association World Nuclear Association is the international organization that promotes nuclear power and supports the companies that comprise the global nuclear industry. Its members come from all parts of the nuclear fuel cycle, including uranium mining ...

Nuclear Energy Institute The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is a nuclear industry trade association in the United States, based in Washington, D.C. Synopsis The Nuclear Energy Institute represents the nuclear technologies industry. NEI’s stated mission “is to ...

Nuclear Industry Association The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) is a subscription-based trade association for the civil nuclear industry in the United Kingdom. It represents more than 260 companies in the nuclear supply chain. It publishes the quarterly magazine, ''Ind ...

, and

European Atomic Forum nucleareurope (formerly FORATOM, European Atomic Forum - Forum Atomique Européen), is the Brussels-based trade association for the nuclear energy industry in Europe. Its main purpose is to promote the use of nuclear power in Europe. The current ...

to promote the global nuclear industry. Recent joint statements include:
The nuclear industry stands ready to support the IAEA’s efforts to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities and staff in Ukraine

Nuclear energy can enhance energy security and address environmental goals

Global Nuclear Industry calls for immediate IAEA access to Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant

Annual Conference

The CNA holds an annual Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2022 Conference was held from 12 to 14 April 2022 with the theme of "Together for Net Zero". Speakers included

Gerald Butts Gerald Michael Butts (born July 8, 1971) is a Canadian executive and former policy advisor to governments and political leaders. He is vice chairman and senior advisor at Eurasia Group and a Board Member of the World Wildlife Fund. He served as t ...

, Vice Chairman,

Eurasia Group Eurasia Group is a political risk consultancy founded in 1998 by Ian Bremmer. History Eurasia Group reports on emerging markets including frontier and developed economies, in addition to establishing practices focused on geo-technology and energ ...

; Ken Hartwick, President and CEO,

Ontario Power Generation Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) is a Crown corporations of Canada, Crown corporation and "government business enterprise" that is responsible for approximately half of the electricity generation in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is w ...

; Guy Lonechild, Chief Executive Officer, First Nations Power Authority; and Laurie Swami, President and CEO,

Nuclear Waste Management Organization (Canada) The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) of Canada was established in 2002 under the ''Nuclear Fuel Waste Act'' (NFWA) to investigate approaches for managing Canada's spent nuclear fuel, used nuclear fuel. The NWMO is the sole organizati ...

History

In January 2021, the CNA and Foratom signed a memorandum of agreement to strengthen their cooperation. Most of Canada's exported uranium is shipped to European countries. In 2022, the CNA has advocated for the inclusion of nuclear power in the Green Bond Framework, encouraged the Federal government to clarify the role of nuclear in meeting its net zero targets, and promoted the role of Small modular reactors in Canada's oil and gas industry.

References

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External links

Canadian Nuclear Association website
* The Canadian Nuclear Factbook
2021 English version
* The Canadian Nuclear Factbook
2021 French version
1960 establishments in Ontario Trade associations based in Canada Nuclear industry organizations Organizations based in Ottawa Nuclear technology in Canada