MONTREAL, Aug. 14,
2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering
services and nuclear company with offices around the world,
welcomes Black & McDonald Limited, as a new ambassador in
support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign. Black &
McDonald is an integral part of the Canadian nuclear ecosystem,
successfully delivering over 600 projects in CANDU facilities.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on
February 28, 2024. Spearheaded by
Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien 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 Black & McDonald 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."
"Our company has seen firsthand the tremendous benefits of
having a strong, reliable supply of clean energy powered by CANDU
technology," said Mark Healy, Vice
President, Power Generation, Black & McDonald. "There is a
tremendous opportunity in Canada
to build a stronger and more prosperous future, which is why we
support the Canadians for CANDU campaign."
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 BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is a privately owned and operated Canadian
company which was established in 1921. We are an integrated,
multi-trade contractor serving Canada, the United
States, and overseas. Our services range from Engineering,
Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, extensive facility
management and operations contracts, to planned maintenance
agreements and emergency services. With over 20 years of experience
in the Canadian Nuclear Industry, we have successfully delivered
over 600 projects within various CANDU facilities. Black &
McDonald continues to support our nuclear portfolio with our highly
committed, long-term employees who share our strong commitment to
nuclear safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
https://blackandmcdonald.com/
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations
dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering
services and nuclear 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, Nuclear and Capital.
News and information are available
at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us
on LinkedIn.
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1 Government of
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2 OPG
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SOURCE AtkinsRéalis