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NII BLOG
Read on for the latest thinking on a new energy future.


Dec 13, 20213 min read
The road ahead: the future of SMRs in Canada
The entire room, which represented the international nuclear industry, was celebrating the next step on the path to new nuclear.

Oct 12, 20214 min read
SMR development, finance and advocacy: an interview with Canon Bryan
I recently sat down with Canon to talk about SMR development in Canada, the process of raising capital as a nuclear company, and more.


Sep 24, 20214 min read
History in the making: inside Canada's first-ever grid-scale SMR project
A historic decision is about to be announced this fall—which everybody, not just folks from the nuclear industry—should be watching out for.

Jun 21, 20211 min read
Exploring SMR readiness in Africa: June Nuclear Intelligence Report
We look at the state of nuclear readiness in Africa as well as an Indigenous partnership for SMR investment in Saskatchewan


May 18, 20211 min read
US plant closures and Canadian SMR developments: May Nuclear Intelligence Report
In this edition, we explore the impact of plant closures in the US, reveal the path to deployment for SMRs in Canada, and recap Budget 2021.


Apr 14, 20212 min read
New feasibility study details made-in-Canada path forward on SMRs
This study is a clear signal that Canada’s biggest nuclear operators are beginning to develop a more concrete plan forward.


Apr 14, 20211 min read
Introducing the Centre’s new monthly Nuclear Intelligence Report
Today we released the first edition of our new Nuclear Intelligence Report, exploring the latest news and updates in the nuclear industry.


Apr 6, 20213 min read
Learning from industry leaders on how to get to net zero
SNC-Lavalin released a report last month titled “Engineering Net Zero,” which provides an analysis of the current state of energy in...


Mar 29, 20213 min read
The path to SMRs: Canada's leadership, industry diversity, and securing fuel supply
The focus on Canada speaks to the leadership role that our domestic industry plays, influencing not only our American neighbours...


Dec 18, 20202 min read
Steps towards next generation nuclear released today in Canada’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan
Today Natural Resources Minister Seamus O'Regan launched Canada's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Action Plan. This plan compiles more than...

Dec 7, 20202 min read
David Campbell brings policy experience to Nuclear Innovation Institute
He joins as the first Director of the Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear The Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) is pleased to...


Nov 13, 20202 min read
Next Generation Nuclear Centre sets first goals
Hydrogen, new nuclear projects key to reaching net-zero emissions The newly formed Bruce Power Centre for Next Generation Nuclear has...
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