MONTREAL, March 28,
2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated
professional services and project management company with offices
around the world, welcomes Kinectrics Inc., a global provider of
nuclear lifecycle services, as a new ambassador in support of the
Canadians for CANDU campaign.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on
February 28, 2024. Spearheaded by
Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chretien and former
Ontario Premier Mike Harris, the campaign promotes the
deployment of CANDU® nuclear technology at home and abroad in
support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero
emissions.
"I would like to thank Kinectrics for their leadership in
Canada's world class nuclear
sector, and their support for CANDU technology," said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear,
AtkinsRéalis. "This growing movement can position Canada as a global clean energy champion,
while promoting a domestic nuclear industry that Canadians can be
proud of."
"We fully support this initiative and are keen to play a role in
helping raise awareness among Canadians of the importance of
home-grown CANDU technology for the energy transition, and also for
economic growth and the continued prosperity of the Canadian supply
chain," said David Harris, CEO,
Kinectrics. "With decades of nuclear experience and specialized
capabilities working with CANDU components, parts, and medical
isotope production, Kinectrics is uniquely positioned to help
provide the leadership, innovation and technology needed to provide
safe, reliable and affordable nuclear power in Canada and globally."
Sign up at canadiansforcandu.com to support the
movement.
THE CANDU MOMENT
Canada enjoys world-leading
expertise in the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and
overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a
highly qualified supply chain. CANDU technology is one of
Canada's most important
innovations and remains the nation's only domestically developed
and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural uranium—renowned for its
safety, efficiency, and versatility, stands as a source of pride
for Canadians and remains a leading force in nuclear innovation
worldwide. Six decades after it was first developed, it stands as
the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian nuclear ecosystem that supports
over 76,000 stable and well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety
of professional and skilled trades fields, not to mention
researchers at our world-class universities and research
institutions. 1
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power technology that
coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in cancer-fighting
treatments and the sterilization of medical devices. The current
CANDU fleet in Ontario produces
50% of the world's supply of Cobalt-60, which is used for medical
device sterilization. 2
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the federal government.
It is a national strategic asset critical to the energy transition,
supporting significant economic opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the federal and
provincial governments to support the only made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to
help the country reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic
nuclear ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It's time to choose CANDU.
ABOUT CANADIANS FOR
CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the
domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who believe Canadian
expertise and innovation has a leading role to play in the
deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and
abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
ABOUT KINECTRICS
INC.
Kinectrics is the category leader in providing lifecycle
management services for the electricity industry. Trusted by
clients worldwide, our expertise in engineering, testing,
inspection, and certification is backed by our independent
laboratory and testing facilities, a diverse fleet of field
inspection equipment and an award-winning team of over 1,300
engineers and technical experts. From initial design and type
testing to operational deployment and maintenance services,
Kinectrics collaborates closely with customers to ensure that
utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout
their entire lifecycle.
About
AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations
dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional
services and project management company dedicated to engineering a
better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable
solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the
world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global
capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end
services across the whole life cycle of an asset including
consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent
networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering,
procurement, project & construction management, operations
& maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and
depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic
sectors such as Engineering Services in key regions (Canada, the United
States, the United Kingdom,
as well as Asia, the Middle East and Australia), Nuclear and Capital. News and
information are available at
www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on
LinkedIn.
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1
Government of Canada
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2
OPG
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SOURCE AtkinsRéalis