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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Shifts Clean Energy Program to Support Growing Nuclear Industry
The closures will let CNL redirect resources toward microreactor research, heavy water production and other projects tied to Canada’s nuclear expansion.
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories announced the closure of its Invitation for Clean Energy Projects and the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative , effective July 2026, to prioritize new nuclear projects.
- This strategic shift allows CNL to align resources with surging national demand for nuclear energy, including microreactor research and large-scale reactor projects planned across Canada.
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited announced a $2.2 billion capital investment to modernize the Chalk River Laboratories campus, strengthening Canada's nuclear science leadership.
- Despite closing these formal programs, CNL remains open to similar collaborations on a case-by-case basis, maintaining its nexus role between government, industry, and academia.
- Guided by Vision 2030, CNL focuses on net-zero goals, with Vice-President of Science and Technology Dr. Monica Regalbuto calling nuclear energy a "transformative opportunity.
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is announcing adjustments to its clean energy research programs. As of July 2026, CNL has closed its Invitation for Clean…
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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Transitions Clean Energy Program to Support Growing Momentum in Domestic Nuclear Power Industry
CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is announcing adjustments to its clean energy research programs. As
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