Montreal: October 2, 2025– AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, welcomes Canada Metal North America (CNMA) as a new ambassador in support of the Canadians for CANDU campaign.
With a history dating back to 1883, Canada Metal North America is now a global supplier of industrial scale lead-based and other non-ferrous metal solutions. With coast-to-coast coverage, CMNA’s radiation protection division is proud to provide 100% made-in-Canada lead-based radiation shielding.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on February 28, 2024, and is proudly supported by organizations including organized labour, supply chain, nuclear medicine, education, and Indigenous Canadian organizations. Spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and former Ontario Premier Mike Harris, the campaign promotes the deployment of CANDU® nuclear technology at home and abroad in support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero emissions.
“I would like to thank Canada Metal North America for their leadership in Canada’s world class nuclear sector, and their support for CANDU technology,” said Joe St. Julian, President, Nuclear, AtkinsRéalis. “This growing movement can position Canada as a global clean energy champion, while promoting a domestic nuclear industry that Canadians can be proud of.”
“CMNA is proud to be a champion for CANDU and Canada's nuclear industry,” said Thomas Hall, Vice President, Canada Metal North America. “CANDU technology has not only pushed Canadian suppliers to be world class, but it has also opened global markets and made Canada a leader in medical isotope production and research. With our history as a supplier of radiation shielding to Canada’s nuclear industry stretching back more than 60 years, we are proud to continue to support CANDU, a critical piece of Canadian technology that provides safe, clean energy to millions around the globe while producing life-saving medical isotopes.”
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The CANDU moment
Canada enjoys world-leading expertise in the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a highly qualified supply chain. CANDU technology is one of Canada’s most important innovations and remains the nation’s only domestically developed and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural uranium—renowned for its safety, efficiency, and versatility, stands as a source of pride for Canadians and remains a leading force in nuclear innovation worldwide. Six decades after it was first developed, it stands as the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian nuclear ecosystem that supports over 89,000 stable and well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety of professional and skilled trades fields, not to mention researchers at our world-class universities and research institutions.1
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power technology that coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in cancer-fighting treatments and the sterilization of medical devices. The current CANDU fleet in Ontario produces 50% of the world’s supply of Cobalt-60, which is used for medical device sterilization.2
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the federal government. It is a national strategic asset critical to the energy transition, supporting significant economic opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the federal and provincial governments to support the only made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to help the country reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic nuclear ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It’s time to choose CANDU.
About Canadians for CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who believe Canadian expertise and innovation has a leading role to play in the deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
About Canada Metal North America
A global supplier of lead-based products since 1883, Canada Metal North America is proud to be Canada’s oldest and most diversified lead manufacturer. We believe that made-in-Canada means the best there is, and we’re proud to deliver on that promise around the world. We bring more than a century of experience and knowledge of non-ferrous metal manufacturing to our services and provide lead-based and other non-ferrous metal solutions to some of the most demanding industries, such as defense, nuclear, medical, refining and research. A family-owned company, we believe deeply in our values – Safety, Quality, and Reliability – and strive everyday to maintain the highest standards in our industry. Providing our team members with great careers while consistently delivering high-quality products and services for every client, no matter the size, remains at the heart of all that we do at CMNA.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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