Feb 9, 2024
Effective February 8, 2024, the Government of Canada has re-appointed Fred Dermarkar for a second three-year term as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL).
“I am pleased that Fred will continue to lead AECL through this exciting era for nuclear in Canada,” said Jim Burpee, Chair of the Board of AECL. “His profound knowledge of the industry and his first-hand experience ensures a steady hand as we look to take full advantage of Canada’s groundbreaking nuclear expertise to innovate in the fields of clean energy, health sciences and environmental remediation.”
Dermarkar has been working in the nuclear industry for more than 40 years. He joined AECL in 2021, following seven years as the President and CEO of the CANDU Owners Group (COG), where he led the advancement of collaboration between CANDU operators worldwide. Prior to that, he held a variety of positions at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in support of the design, commissioning, operation, and refurbishment of its CANDU reactors.
“During my first term I am proud of the progress made by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories as it fulfills nuclear science and environmental remediation mandates, including major achievements in revitalizing the Chalk River Campus; the approval by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to construct a near surface disposal facility at Chalk River; and accelerated progress in cleaning up historic waste at Port Hope and Port Granby,” said Dermarkar.
“For my second term, my focus will be on completing the procurement process and associated transition to the next Government-owned / Contractor-operated contract, working with local Indigenous communities to advance reconciliation through our environmental remediation mission, working with academia and the supply chain to advance nuclear innovation through our world-renowned labs at the Chalk River site, and working to advance the renewal and deployment of AECL’s CANDU technology.” added Dermarkar.
About AECL
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is a federal Crown corporation with a mandate to drive nuclear opportunities for Canada. AECL enables nuclear science and technology, owns the Chalk River Laboratories and other sites, and manages the Government of Canada’s radioactive waste responsibilities through a government-owned / contractor-operated (GoCo) model that is executed by its contractor, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. AECL continues to own intellectual property for the CANDU® reactor technology for the benefit of Canadians.
Sep 8, 2023
On October 12, 2023, Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) will hold a virtual public meeting. The forum will provide an opportunity to learn about the organization’s achievements of the past year and its plans.
Jim Burpee, Chair of the AECL Board of Directors, and Fred Dermarkar, President and CEO, will present at this meeting and will be available to answer questions from the public.
The meeting will take place via live webcast live on AECL’s website.
Date and time:
October 12, 2023
7:00pm – 8:30pm EDT
Registration is available here: https://live.webcastcanada.ca/go/231012apme
Members of the public who will join the meeting via the webcast are invited to provide questions in advance of the meeting via email at [email protected]. This mailbox will also be monitored for any questions received during the meeting. Best efforts will be made to answer questions received via email during the meeting within the allocated time; unanswered questions will be responded to in writing directly to requestors following the meeting.
For more information, please contact:
[email protected]
1-888-220-2465
Sep 7, 2023
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and advance nuclear science and technology in Canada.
AECL and OCNI will collaborate on their shared goals to strengthen a thriving Canadian nuclear supply chain through innovation by sharing information and collaborating in the areas of health, safety and security, energy and the environment. This includes potential joint projects that support federal and provincial government priorities on the nuclear agenda, participating in trade missions and workshops that target the advancement of innovation, and communication on research activities and stakeholder engagement.
Some of this work will be delivered by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology laboratory and working under the direction of AECL. CNL is a world leader in the development of innovative nuclear science and technology products and services and will leverage AECL assets to serve as the nexus between government, the nuclear industry, the broader private sector and the academic community.
OCNI is an industry trade association of more than 210 leading Canadian suppliers to the nuclear industry in Canada and offshore, which promotes a robust nuclear power industry in Canada.
“AECL is thrilled to partner with OCNI in signing this MOU that will spur innovation in nuclear science and technology. Working in partnership with OCNI allows us to more closely align to the vibrant nuclear supply chain that has been so dedicated and committed to success of our industry and advancing nuclear technologies in their own right. Partnerships with industry are a key priority for AECL and is necessary to further drive progress and innovation for nuclear in Canada”, said AECL’s Amy Gottschling, Vice-President of Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight.
“OCNI looks forward to the important work that will arise out of this partnership. We have no doubt that our collaboration with AECL will result in important research and innovations for nuclear science. This agreement will enable us to deliver increased value to our members, something that is a crucial part of OCNI’s overall mission” share OCNI’s President and CEO, Bill Walker.
Together, AECL and OCNI hope that the MOU will help cultivate a closer relationship to collaborate and share research, knowledge, drive innovation and push boundaries that will strengthen the nuclear sector.
