Canada’s experience with Safeguards for CANDU Reactors and BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor

Safeguards for CANDU reactors developed in the 1970s, and were the result of a co-operative process involving the IAEA, the CNSC and reactor operators

Safeguards for CANDU reactors is tailored to meet their unique designs, and continues to evolve as the IAEA gains experience, and to improve efficiency

Canada will soon begin construction of its first SMR – bringing in a new reactor technology to the nuclear landscape – BWR

Opportunity to apply existing safeguards experience but also experience gained through the operation of BWR outside of Canada

Opportunity to pursue safeguards-by-design into the BWRX-300 design

Early and frequent collaboration with the IAEA, vendors and national nuclear regulatory authorities to ensure effective safeguards for novel reactor technology

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