Canada’s Case for Enrichment Feb 24 2026
Hosted by McMaster University in partnership with Nuclear Potential Canada Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 PM Venue: Alumni Memorial Hall, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
What is Canada’s role in uranium enrichment, and what would it take to pursue it responsibly, competitively, and within existing international agreements?
This event marks the public release of Canada’s Case for Enrichment, a new whitepaper that brings together policy, industry, and technical perspectives to examine enrichment through a Canadian lens.
Comprehensive Industry Analysis
Expert Panel Discussions
Discover the Whitepaper Insights
Canada’s Nuclear Buildout and Enrichment Demand
Examining Canada’s current and planned nuclear projects, from refurbishments to SMRs, and what they imply for future demand for enriched fuel across the Canadian reactor fleet.
Safeguards, Non-Proliferation, and Global Frameworks
Exploring how uranium enrichment operates within international non-proliferation regimes, including safeguards, treaties, and oversight mechanisms that govern peaceful nuclear use.
Policy, Economic, and Strategic Implications
Assessing the policy choices, economic impacts, and strategic considerations of enrichment for Canada and its allies in a shifting global energy and security landscape.
Agenda
The afternoon will be structured around a series of presentations and a moderated discussion.
1:00 – Doors open and arrivals
1:30 – Introduction from McMaster University
1:35 – Presentations in the Great Hall
2:30 – Break
3:00 – Moderated panel discussion
4:00 – Networking and cocktails at the Buttery Restaurant
5:00 – Formal program concludes
We encourage early registration, as seating at Alumni Memorial Hall is limited.
Empowering Informed Nuclear Decisions
This event marks the public release of a new whitepaper that brings together policy, industry, and technical perspectives to unpack the real issues surrounding enrichment in Canada. Far beyond a technical discussion, the event is designed to address the questions people actually ask: What domestic demand does Canada have for enriched nuclear fuel? What are the non-proliferation implications? Why is enrichment suddenly back on the policy agenda? Is enrichment safe? How is it regulated? What advantages could enrichment bring to Canada? Can the US prevent us from enriching? And, what role could Canada play in a rapidly shifting global fuel supply landscape?
Is this event in-person?
Yes, this is an in-person event at the Alumni Memorial Hall of McMaster University. We encourage early registration, as seating at Alumni Memorial Hall is limited. We will communicate if virtual joining options become available.
What services does Nuclear Potential Canada offer?
Nuclear Potential Canada specializes in strategic communication services tailored for the nuclear industry, enhancing public engagement and industry understanding.
How can your services benefit nuclear companies?
Are your services available across Canada?
Yes, we provide comprehensive communication solutions to nuclear organizations throughout Canada, ensuring effective message delivery nationwide.
Discover Canada’s Case for Enrichment
Participants will gain early insight into the findings of Canada’s first publicly available whitepaper and have the opportunity to engage directly with the ideas shaping Canada’s next phase of nuclear decision-making and nation building.