CABC Nuclear Energy Capacity Building Symposium at Canada-In-Asia Conference 2025

Title: Developing a Generation of Jobs in the Nuclear Energy Sector

Introduction 

Recognized as the most scalable clean energy solution to meet growing electrification and climate transition needs, countries are turning to nuclear power – an energy source where Canada has breadth and depth of globally competitive capability

Decades of CANDU nuclear activity have created a high-value local supply chain and a deep post-secondary bench of more than 12 Canadian post-secondary institutions who develop advanced trades, robotics, science and engineering capabilities and support applied and advanced research.   

Join us on February 19 at the  Canada In Asia (CIAC 2025) for a Nuclear Energy Capacity Building Symposium. Canadian nuclear business and post-secondary leaders will share insights into developing your nuclear workforce.

This event is hosted by Canada-ASEAN Business Council’s newly established Nuclear Energy Working Group.

Session Components

Morning Session: Nuclear Workforce Development

Objective: To explore Canada’s capabilities in nuclear workforce development and discuss partnership opportunities with ASEAN nations.

• Opening Keynote: Canada’s Perspective on Nuclear Workforce DevelopmentHighlighting Canada’s nuclear success stories, particularly in Ontario, and the growth of its nuclear energy sector.

• Presentation: The CANDU AdvantageDiscussing Canada’s CANDU technology, its unique use of natural uranium, and its global role in providing low-cost, safe, reliable carbon-free energy. This will also emphasize the co-production of isotopes, such as Cobalt-60, vital to cancer treatments and medical device sterilization.

• Discussion: Partnership Opportunities in Nuclear Workforce DevelopmentA panel discussion featuring Canadian institutions and ASEAN representatives, exploring how partnerships in research, advanced trades, and education can help address future nuclear energy demands.

Afternoon Session: Regulatory Development

Objective: To focus on the regulatory environment for nuclear energy in the Indo-Pacific, including lessons learned from Canada’s regulatory framework and its relevance to ASEAN member states.

• Presentation: Canada's Nuclear Regulatory LandscapeAn overview of Canada’s regulatory successes and challenges in nuclear energy, with insights into how this can be applied to ASEAN countries considering nuclear energy projects.

• Panel Discussion: Developing Regulatory Frameworks in the Indo-Pacific. Experts from Canada’s nuclear regulatory bodies and ASEAN governments will discuss the steps needed to establish or enhance regulatory frameworks for nuclear power in the region.