AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, welcomes Fasken as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign.
A premier law firm with over 900 lawyers in 10 offices, the firm’s Global Energy and Climate Group is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals that advises energy industry clients across Canada and internationally. Fasken’s expertise in areas such as project development, financing, M&A transactions and procurement has contributed to the successful completion of nuclear projects in Ontario, as well as major energy projects throughout Canada including wind and solar farms, hydroelectric facilities and oil and gas infrastructure.
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 Fasken 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.”
“As a leading Canadian law firm, we are proud to join our colleague Mike Harris in support of this exciting new phase of the country’s nuclear sector,” said Martin Denyes, Fasken’s Chair. “At a time when secure and sustainable energy supplies are of crucial importance for the prosperity and safety of Canada, we believe Fasken’s deep expertise in all aspects of energy and infrastructure projects will contribute to the growth of a technology that will deliver opportunities across multiple regions and industries.ˮ
“In this period of generational economic and technological transformations, Fasken’s Global Energy and Climate Group is firmly committed to support Canada’s nuclear industry in its mission to provide the country with domestic, clean, and reliable energy upon which to build our nation’s long-term prosperity,ˮ said W. Ian Palm, Partner, and Co-Leader of Fasken’s Global Energy and Climate Group.
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