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Science & Technology Priorities
These seven priorities represent important areas where the AECL serves the nation as an agent for advancing federal priorities. In 2011-2012, AECL established seven Science and Technology (S&T) Priorities to guide the focus in all that we do. These priorities contribute to the federal government’s S&T strategy entitled `Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage” and, represent areas where AECL is uniquely positioned to advance S&T for the public good.Most popular related searches
- Understand, and address public perceptions of, the effects of radiation: Through science and dialogue with the public, present the facts on the effects of radiation on living things.
- Enable CANDU technology as a key contributor to Canada’s energy portfolio: Work with the entire CANDU ecosystem to improve CANDU’s safety, economic performance, and fuel flexibility and ensure CANDU remains an attractive option both domestically and internationally.
- Understand, prevent and mitigate risks associated with nuclear operations and activities: Ensure that nuclear activities in Canada are carried out safely, and that capability exists to assess, mitigate and respond to nuclear incidents.
- Advance the knowledge base for informed standards and regulation: Using Canada’s unique nuclear facilities and expertise, provide the basis for the development and application of scientifically-based regulations, standards and policies related to nuclear and radiological issues that support and advise national and international organizations and initiatives.
- Enhance national and global nuclear security: With government and industry as partners, develop detection technologies and response capabilities associated with illicit production, use and transportation of nuclear materials
- Secure options for future energy needs and sustainability through nuclear technology: Promote regional development opportunities for nuclear and other energy technologies that are synergistic with nuclear.
- Develop nuclear technologies and demonstrate their minimal impact on the environment.