The Core Business Blog
with Neil Alexander - CNS Head of Communications

Welcome to the Core Business Blog, the Canadian Nuclear Society’s new approach to letting you know about the issues facing the Canadian nuclear industry. Join the CNS Membership
Membership is free for all students attending school in Canada!
Many volunteer positions are available to enhance your resume and help you network with professionals throughout the nuclear field in Canada! 44th Annual CNS Conference | 49th CNS/CNA Student Conference
June 8 - 11, 2025, Toronto, Ontario

The tripling of worldwide nuclear capacity, called for at COP28, requires the build-out of reactors both large and small, factoring in design, fuel availability, fuel recycling, and safe disposal of nuclear material. AnnCon2025 brings together a comprehensive overview of their interrelationships. Registrations are now open! Structural Mechanics In Reactor Technology (SMiRT28)
August 10 -15, 2025, Toronto, Ontario

The SMiRT28 conference will focus on "harnessing nuclear technologies and innovation as a path to net zero by 2050." Bringing together the international community, it will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge on enhancing safety and security in emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technologies. Registrations are now open! The 5th International CNS Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the Nuclear Industry
September 9 – 12, 2025, Blue Mountains, Ontario

The 2.5-day core program includes 12 plenary sessions and a series of themed technical discussions. This conference provides a platform for individuals and groups in Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness to share how they have addressed recent challenges while showcasing key developments in the domestic and international nuclear industry. Registrations are now open! 6th Canadian Conference on Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration
August 24 - 28 2025, Blue Mountains, Ontario, Canada

The theme of the conference is Balancing the Management of Radioactive Waste and Future Decommissioning Of Canada’s Existing Nuclear Fleet with the needs for building a new Zero-Carbon Future.
The three-day event features plenary sessions, technical tracks, poster sessions, and a business exhibition. Registrations are now open!

ABOUT CNS

The Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) promotes the exchange of information on all aspects of nuclear science and technology and its applications. This includes nuclear power generation, fuel production, uranium mining and refining, management of radioactive wastes and used fuel.

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Benefits of Nuclear

Fights Climate Change

Canadian nuclear reactors produce continuous 24/7 CO2-free power that fights climate change! 60% of Ontario’s electricity and 40% of New Brunswick’s!

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Canadian design, production, and fuel

Canadian reactors: designed in Canada by Canadians and 90% of the parts are from Canada. With the uranium fuel mined in Saskatchewan!

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Isotopes for diagnosis and treatment

Not only did Canada invent Co60 treatment used to treat cancer but thanks to recent innovation we can now produce this life-saving isotope in our nuclear power plants!

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CNS NEWS

Stay up to date with all CNS related news and events. The news section includes updates to the Core Business Blog written by Neil Alexander, the CNS Newsletter, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) monthly newsletter “The Reactor“! Additionally, updates will be posted for CNS Daily News Briefings for (CNS members only).

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Take advantage of many excellent opportunities to grow professionally by meeting and networking with colleagues in Canada and internationally

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