AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, welcomes Colleges Ontario as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign.
Ontario’s colleges are key contributors to the province’s nuclear energy future. Through industry-aligned programs in power engineering, radiation safety, electrical and mechanical technology and skilled trades, colleges ensure graduates are job-ready for careers across the nuclear supply chain. Colleges partner with nuclear operators, research institutions and equipment manufacturers to provide students with hands-on experience using cutting-edge technology. This collaboration helps address labour market needs, supports innovation in reactor maintenance and refurbishment and strengthens Ontario’s global leadership in nuclear excellence.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on February 28, 2024, and is proudly supported by organizations including organized labour, supply chain, nuclear medicine, education, and Indigenous Canadian organizations. 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 Ontario’s colleges 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.”
“Ontario’s colleges play a critical role in training the skilled workforce needed to support the nuclear sector’s long-term growth and sustainability,” said Maureen Adamson, Interim President and CEO, Colleges Ontario. “As an ambassador for the Canadians for CANDU campaign, Colleges Ontario is proud to champion the importance of nuclear energy in powering a cleaner, more secure future for our province. We look forward to working with industry leaders and postsecondary partners to ensure our graduates are ready to drive innovation and meet evolving workforce needs.”
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