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CNL’s achievements are ground-breaking and represent the best of Canadian innovation, which is why we are committed to sharing this news as widely as possible. We inform industry professional, academics, students and members of the community through trade publications, media, conferences, and regular community meetings. We are also committed to keeping our neighbours and stakeholders up to date on the progress of projects underway in many parts of the country. Our news releases reflect our achievements and the pride we take in the work they demand.
Date: January 2026
February 10, 2026
Webinars: updates on the Gentilly-1 Decommissioning Project, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, and Whiteshell’s Underground Research Laboratories
Join us for our February 10, 2026 webinars for an update on Gentilly-1 Decommissioning Project: Decommissioning and Licensing, the Transportation...
Uncovering the inner workings of poppy seed-sized nuclear fuel — Canada’s national nuclear lab prepares for safe, clean energy future
X-Ray Computed Tomography helps ensure that fuels, materials, and components will perform safely, effectively, and efficiently under the extreme environment...
Frozen evidence: What arctic permafrost reveals about radionuclide movement in a warming climate
Andrew Hicks, Hydrogeochemist with the Environmental & Waste Technologies Branch pulls gear across the remote tundra near Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Under...
Listening to the heartbeat of Canada’s nuclear fleet: How CNL researchers are using neutron detectors to track vibrations and monitor the health of nuclear reactors
Inside every nuclear reactor is an invisible orchestra of particles at work. Neutrons collide with heavy atoms, splitting them apart...
Studying the impact of radiation on blood samples
This project run by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) dates back to 2017, when the National Research Universal (NRU) reactor was...
Canada’s first large-scale study on the impacts of wildfires on radionuclide mobilization and redistribution takes shape
As wildfires rage with growing frequency and intensity, the destruction left behind is only part of the story. Beneath the...
CNL Completes Landmark Sealing Project in Manitoba
Aerial view of the Underground Research Laboratory during its operation. In November 2025, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) achieved a major milestone...