The Power Workers’ Union (PWU) is a proud Canadian union representing over 18,000 members from over 55 organizations, the vast majority of the unionized workers in Ontario’s electricity sector. The dedicated and highly-skilled men and women of the PWU operate and maintain generating stations (including all Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation nuclear facilities) as well as transmission and distribution systems and grid control facilities across the province.
PCL is committed to the development and deployment of SMRs and believes in nuclear energy as a proven and reliable power source now and in the future. For over 40 years, PCL has been an industry leader in pipe fabrication and modular assembly, and our facilities have a proud history of industry-leading production and a world-class safety record that we look forward to bringing to SMR construction.
ORGANIZATION
Participants in the New Diplomacy of Natural Resources
Authors:
Melissa Bourque, Darcy Fuller, Rillwan Shokunbi & Paige Wilson
Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is an association of more than 220 Canadian-based companies that supply equipment and services to the domestic and offshore nuclear industries. OCNI member companies employ more than 15,000 highly skilled and specialized engineers, technologists, and trades people. OCNI companies will have a key role in constructing and supplying components for SMRs in Canada and in offshore markets.
Ontario Tech was founded in 2002 to advance the discovery and application of knowledge that accelerates economic growth, regional development and social innovation. It is home to the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, FESNS, Canada’s only dedicated faculty of nuclear engineering and host to Canada’s only undergraduate nuclear engineering degree program.
The Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation Inc. (Fedoruk Centre) was established in 2011 under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (SC 2009, c 3), with the purpose “to place Saskatchewan among global leaders of nuclear research, development and training, through investment in partnerships with academia and industry for maximum societal and economic benefit” (Articles of incorporation, Amended 2012, Oct. 5).
Addressing climate change remains one of the world’s most complex and pressing challenges. It has the potential to affect all aspects of our society, and collectively, we all have a part to play in the energy system transformation to reduce emissions while supporting a prosperous and safe world.
A Canadian-based international consulting firm operating in 350 offices on six continents, Stantec has the capacity to support SMR initiatives throughout Canada and around the world. As a member of Canada’s SMR action team, Stantec offers support to key recommendations, with relevant expertise in particular relating to sustainability best practices, waste management, regulatory readiness, and international, environmental, and Indigenous engagement.
The world’s demand for sustainable power is ever increasing and SNC-Lavalin is up to the task. Our highly-respected Nuclear experts have a long and successful track record of working with nuclear regulators in Canada and abroad. We help countries develop their nuclear programs and license a variety of commercial and research reactors.
Holtec International avows its commitment to the Canadian SMR Action Plan Statement of Principles.
Holtec International is a privately-owned American company with no long-term debt, and with a business backlog today in excess of $6B USD. A vertically integrated technology company, Holtec designs and licenses nuclear and power plant components and modules for clients around the world, fabricating nearly all that equipment in purpose-built and tooled factories in North America with thousands of engineering and manufacturing employees.