Collaborating to Advance Small Modular Reactor Technology Deployment in Canada

Abstract

Deployment of SMRs in the Canadian marketplace has continued to gain momentum, and has garnered the attention of potential owner/operators, technology developers, as well as the federal, provincial and territorial governments in Canada. Interested parties are dedicating additional resources to explore the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of deploying new innovative reactor technology in Canada. For each of the contending SMR technologies, there are unique complexities including those in the areas of technical design, commercial models, and policy application. In addition to the unique challenges, there are also common challenges that are faced by the industry. In response to this, COG has launched collaborative initiatives in areas of mutual interest to its Members, as well as SMR technology developers, enabling each to capitalize on collective effort and realize common goals. Through cooperation, key objectives have been identified, and work is underway, to support stakeholders in successfully establishing SMRs in Canada.