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Government of Canada

Moves Forward on

Restructuring Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

The Government of Canada is moving forward with restructuring Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) to take full advantage of the revitalized global nuclear industry. This decision follows an exhaustive Review of AECL.

December 17, 2009:

• Government of Canada Invites Investor Proposals for AECL CANDU Reactor Division
• Backgrounder on restructuring
• Investment Summary (prepared by Rothschild with the assistance of the management of AECL)

Previous:

• Economic Club of Canada
  Toronto, Ontario
  Charting a Better Course:
  
  Action and Leadership for Canada’s Nuclear Industry
• Government of Canada Moves Forward on Restructuring Atomic Energy of Canada Limited – News Release
• David Leith Biography
• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) - Backgrounder
• Nuclear Energy in Canada – Overview - Backgrounder
• Statement: AECL review
• Review of Atomic Energy Canada Limited – Summary Report by Natural Resources Canada

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