AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, welcomes Humber Polytechnic as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign.
Established in 1967, Humber is Canada’s most comprehensive polytechnic institution, offering more than 200 full-time programs to over 86,000 learners each year. A national leader in sustainability and clean energy innovation, Humber is partnering with the Canadian Nuclear Association and other post-secondary institutions to power the next generation’s nuclear energy workforce. To support the clean energy transition, Humber is collaborating with educational institutions, industry, and government to advance a coordinated national strategy to meet growing energy and talent demands, both domestically and internationally.
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 Humber Polytechnic 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.”
“I’m honoured to represent Humber Polytechnic as part of the Canadians for CANDU campaign,” said Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan, president and CEO of Humber Polytechnic. “With global energy demands rising and the urgency of climate change accelerating, Canada is uniquely positioned to lead the clean energy transition through its world-class nuclear expertise. At Humber, we’re investing in talent, innovation, and partnerships with government, industry and other educational institutions to strengthen Canada’s nuclear energy ecosystem. Together, we’re building the foundation for Canada’s most ambitious and essential nuclear energy projects – at home and around the world.”
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