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Title:

Contribution to UNENE

Agreement Number:

9100006090 (87055-18-0470)

Agreement Value:

$260,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 10, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

Contribution agreement to support the University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering

Organization:

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Expected Results:

UNENE was created as a partnership between industry and universities to establish nuclear R&D programs in universities, train highly qualified personnel, and create a source of expertise for independent industry and public consultation. UNENE also offers a formal education program catered to working professionals in the nuclear industry.

The CNSC participates on the UNENE Board of Directors as a non-voting member. The CNSC also participates on UNENE’s Research and Education Advisory Committees, which allows the CNSC to influence UNENE’s research so that regulatory priorities for emerging safety issues are addressed in the program. UNENE publishes an Annual Report each year that outlines the work accomplished throughout each fiscal year. UNENE also provides financial statements to its stakeholders.

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8S 1K5

Reference Number:

058-2019-2020-Q1-00002

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

865333640

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

University Network of Excellence in Nuclear Engineering

Program:

Regulatory Research and Evaluation Program

Program Purpose:

The objectives of the Class Grants and Contributions Program are to enable the research, development and management of activities that contribute to the objectives of the Research and Support Program in order to reduce uncertainties regarding health, safety, security and environmental issues.