Fred Dermarkar

The meeting provided an overview of the organization's role, strategic direction, and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions centered on the impact of the pandemic on business operations, the resilience and adaptability of employees, and the organization's scientific and technical contributions. The board discussed the importance of safety, innovation in nuclear research, medical isotope production, site remediation, and the management of environmental impacts. Additionally, the presentation covered the organization's governance model, diversity initiatives, support for Indigenous reconciliation, and efforts to advance clean energy technologies, specifically small modular reactors, to support Canada's carbon neutrality goals.

This Business Plan Summary for Énergie atomique du Canada limitée (EACL) outlines the organization's strategic direction and key priorities for the 2026-2031 period. The plan is centered on driving nuclear innovation for clean energy technologies, improving the quality of life for Canadians, and caring for the land. Its core pillars include advancing nuclear science and technology, responsible environmental stewardship (including managing legacy radioactive waste and decommissioning), and fostering meaningful Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. EACL aims to leverage Canada's nuclear expertise to support national priorities, address climate change goals, ensure energy security, and foster sustainable development through strategic partnerships and infrastructure investments.

This Corporate Plan Summary outlines Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's strategic direction for the 2026-27 to 2030-31 period, focusing on nuclear innovation, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. The plan aims to drive nuclear innovation to deliver clean energy technologies, improve the quality of life for Canadians, and responsibly manage Canada's nuclear legacy. Key areas include advancing nuclear science and technology, addressing legacy radioactive waste and contaminated sites, fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples, and managing the CANDU® intellectual property.

This report details Énergie Atomique du Canada Limitée's (EACL) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy and its progress from April 2024 to March 2025. The strategy is guided by five strategic differentiators: decarbonization, science and technology, radioactive waste management and decommissioning, nuclear medicine, and community engagement and development. These are supported by core expectations including climate resilience, environmental management, sustainable procurement, health and safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, talent attraction, reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, robust governance, oversight of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (LNC), enterprise risk management, and cybersecurity. The overall aim is to promote nuclear innovation, ensure environmental stewardship, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.

This report outlines Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's (AECL) commitment to integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to foster a sustainable future for Canada and globally. The strategy is driven by five strategic differentiators: decarbonization, science and technology, radioactive waste management and decommissioning, nuclear medicine, and community engagement and development. These are supported by baseline expectations focusing on climate resilience, environmental management, sustainable procurement, health and safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, employee attraction, and advancing Indigenous reconciliation. The plan aims to drive nuclear innovation, deliver clean energy technologies, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.