Using fibre optics to better understand fuel changes during operation
Enabled by advances in 3-D printing, CNL is embarking on an innovative approach to fuel monitoring and examination: the embedding...
News and Announcements
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.
Draft NSDF Environmental Assessment Follow-up Monitoring Program document now available
The draft Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) Environmental Assessment Follow-Up Monitoring Program (EAFMP) document is now available. The NSDF EAFMP is a...
CNL talks nuclear energy at Arctic Development Expo
The role of small modular reactor technology as clean energy option for Canada’s Arctic region discussed at annual Inuvik conference Chalk...
NAYGN’S Chalk River Chapter recognized for excellence in public engagement
North American Young Generation in Nuclear awards ‘Best Chapter in Public Information’ to Chalk River membership for public outreach program Chalk...
Resubmission of Final NSDF Environmental Impact Statement to CNSC
Since February 2021, CNL has been revising the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as requested by...
Resubmission of Final NSDF Environmental Impact Statement to CNSC
Since February 2021, CNL has been revising the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as requested by...
Small Modular Reactor Project at the Chalk River Laboratories moves to formal licence review with CNSC
Canada’s first small modular reactor project reaches licencing milestone Chalk River, ON – May 19, 2021 – Atomic Energy of Canada...
CNL’s Gina Strati joins the Office of the Chief Science Advisor of Canada
Chalk River, ON – April 20, 2021 – Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is...
CNL is reducing onsite operations at its Ontario sites
In response to the province of Ontario’s new COVID-19 restrictions, CNL is reducing operations at its Ontario facilities for a...
CNL successfully fabricates advanced Small Modular Reactor fuel
Funded through the Canadian Nuclear Research Initiative (CNRI), research project culminates in the production of USNC’s proprietary new SMR fuel Chalk...