Canadian Nuclear Society - CNS

44th Annual CNS Conference & 49th CNS/CNA Student Conference
2025-06-08 00:00 - 2025-06-11 23:59 UTC

ANS Annual Meeting
2025-06-15 00:00 - 2025-06-18 23:59
Chicago, IL

28th International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology (SMiRT28)
2025-08-10 00:00 - 2025-08-15 23:59
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, ON

The SMiRT28 conference will deliberate ways of “harnessing nuclear technologies and innovation as a path to net zero by 2050” in Toronto, “The Nuclear Energy Capital” of Canada, home to two large multi-unit stations in North America, Pickering and Darlington and another multi-unit station in Bruce within 200 km of Toronto. In 2015, the province of Ontario has invested CAD 26 Billion in a 15-year program, one of North America’s most significant clean energy projects. Canada and the US have recently become the focal point of SMR activities. Given all of the above developments, the 28th SMiRT conference in Toronto, Canada, will bring the international community together to learn from each other how to enhance safety and security in the emerging SMR technologies, among other initiatives Canada has embarked upon, such as isotope production in power reactors, decommissioning projects, and the use of innovative technologies in the nuclear industry. We welcome you to SMiRT28 in Toronto and share your research and experiences in harnessing nuclear technologies and innovation as a path to net zero by 2050.

5th Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration Conference (NWMDER)
2025-08-24 00:00 - 2025-08-28 23:59
Blue Mountain Resort, Ontario

The 6th Canadian Conference on Waste Management, Decommissioning and Environmental Restoration will be held in Blue Mountain on August24th-28th, 2025. The theme of the conference is Balancing the Management of Radioactive Waste and Future Decommissioning Of Canada’s Existing Nuclear Fleet with the needs for building a new Zero-Carbon Future.

Canada’s leading conference on radioactive waste and decommissioning is happening at an exciting time for the industry as the Deep Geological Repository for Spent Fuel project is moving to the next stage with NWMO’s announcement on it’s primary site.

At the same time, Canada is exploring further nuclear power stations to support the national strategy to develop Zero-Carbon Electricity where consideration of waste and decommissioning is an integral part of the regulatory design approval process.

The conference will be organized into three days of plenary sessions, concurrent technical tracks and poster sessions with a business exhibition to showcase technology, equipment and services. Optional post-conference technical tours will be available. More information to come!

5th International CNS Technical Meeting on Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness for the Nuclear Industry
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00

WiN-Canada Conference
2025-10-05 00:00 - 2025-10-08 23:59
Sheraton Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario

6th Annual International Conference on Disruptive, Innovative and Emerging Technologies in the Nuclear Industry (DIET 2025)
2025-10-20 00:00 - 23:59
More Details Coming Soon!

ANS Winter Meeting
2025-11-09 08:00 - 2025-11-12 17:00
Washington, DC

CNA Nuclear Industry Conference & Tradeshow
2026-02-01 00:00 - 23:59
The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa Ontario

CANDU Technology & Safety Course 2026
2026-03-01 00:00 - 23:59
Marriott Courtyard Downtown, Toronto, ON

CANDU Technology & Safety Course 2026
2026-03-23 08:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00
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Contributors

Registration

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Sorry the registration is closed now as we have reached the capacity limit of the meeting room!! Please consider register this course early next year.

The registration fees, as shown below, includes 13% HST (HST # 870488889RT)

Early-Bird Rate (If registering by 2026 February 6)

CNS Member: $1420.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1510.00

Non-CNS Member: $590.00

Regular Rate (If registering after 2026 February 6)

CNS Member: $1520.00 [Must be a CNS member in good standing]

Non-CNS Member: $1610.00

Full-time student (CNS member) or CNS retiree member: $670.00

Register early to avoid disappointment. Registration will be closed if course capacity is reached. The ultimate deadline for registering is 2025 March 7. Cancellation is non-refundable after 2025 March 7.

For registration information, please communicate with: CNS Office Toronto, ON Tel: 416-977-7620 e-mail: cns_office@cns-snc.ca

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

A very special room rate per night of $229 + Tax is available at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto, but to receive this special rate you must book by 2026 February 24. Click here (if clicking does not work, please try copying the link directly to your browser), or call 1-800-847-5075 and request the CNS Course Group Booking. Book early to avoid disappointment!.

Course Overview

This CNS course will present an extensive overview of the important disciplines in CANDU reactor technology and safety. The course provides an introduction to the basic design, technology, and operation of nuclear reactors. It will also present the major systems in a nuclear plant, as well as the important CANDU reactor safety principles and systems. How to prepare and execute safety analysis to meet licensing demands will also be discussed.

The CNS is presenting this course to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of its members (and non-members) working in, or interested in, the nuclear industry. The course is ideally suited for beginning professionals, but also beneficial to experienced professionals. Come broaden your nuclear knowledge beyond your specific area of work and your own area of expertise.

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Units in the context of the Engineering Institute of Canada Continuing Education program.

Continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and coffee breaks are provided each day. There will also be a banquet on the second evening of the course, with an after-dinner speech highlighting a timely topic in the Canadian Nuclear industry.

Tentative topics to be covered in the course:

CANDU Design

Reactor-Physics Fundamentals

Fuel Fundamentals

Thermalhydraulics Fundamentals

Nuclear Steam Supply System

Fuel & Fuel-Channel Safety

Analysis and Trip Coverage

Instrument and Control

Balance of Plant

CANDU Safety Design

Experiments and Computer Codes

Objectives of the course

To provide an introduction to CANDU technology and reactor safety

To present safety-analysis principles

To provide an overview of the major CANDU systems

To foster nuclear safety culture

To network with colleagues in the industry

Lecturers

Dr. Ben Rouben, Fellow of CNS

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Dr. Wei Shen, Fellow of CNS

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Prof. Markus Piro

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Dr. Yujun Guo

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Dr. David Novog

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Vincent Lau

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John P.S Froats, P. Eng.

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Dave Evans (Ontario Power Generation)

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Dr. Thambiayah (Nithy) Nitheanandan

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John Kennedy (Kinectrics)

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Guest Speakers

Ricky Khaloo (Candu Energy Inc.)

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Dinner Presentation: A day in the Life of a CANDU Radiation Physicist

Radiation Physics is one of those niche professions that are integral to the successful design, operations, maintenance, refurbishment and decommissioning of CANDU reactors. This dinner presentation will provide a snapshot of the type of challenges, joys and heartaches of a radiation physicist’s day through the eyes of a radiation physicist who has been in the trenches for 33 years.

ANS Annual Meeting
2026-05-31 00:00 - 2026-06-03 23:59
Denver, CO

16th CNS International Conference on Nuclear Fuel
2026-08-23 09:00 - 2026-08-26 17:00

ANS Winter Meeting
2026-11-15 00:00 - 2026-11-16 23:59
Phoenix, AZ
