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The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI), is the leading and trusted voice of the Canadian nuclear supply chain actively promoting the production of safe, clean and reliable nuclear electricity. Founded in 1979, OCNI is an association of more than 200 leading Canadian suppliers to the nuclear industry in Canada and abroad.
OCNI member companies collectively employ more than 12,000 highly skilled and specialized people who manufacture major equipment and components and provide engineering services and support to the 19 operating CANDU nuclear power plants in Canada as well as to CANDU and LWR plants in offshore markets. OCNI companies also work on medical and other safe applications of nuclear technology. Nuclear Power provides more than 50% of electrical energy in Ontario and contributes over $6.6 B/year to the Canadian economy with export sales over $1.2 B per annum. Canada is the world’s second largest producer of uranium at 10,000 tonnes/year.
OCNI also advocates for the continued production of nuclear electricity in New Brunswick and encourages the use of nuclear energy in Western Canada.
OCNI member companies collectively employ more than 12,000 highly skilled and specialized people who manufacture major equipment and components and provide engineering services and support to the 19 operating CANDU nuclear power plants in Canada as well as to CANDU and LWR plants in offshore markets. OCNI companies also work on medical and other safe applications of nuclear technology. Nuclear Power provides more than 50% of electrical energy in Ontario and contributes over $6.6 B/year to the Canadian economy with export sales over $1.2 B per annum. Canada is the world’s second largest producer of uranium at 10,000 tonnes/year.
OCNI also advocates for the continued production of nuclear electricity in New Brunswick and encourages the use of nuclear energy in Western Canada.
Overview
Location
Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 905-839-0073
Founded date
1979
Mentions in press and media 4
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| Jul 29, 2022 | Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) receives funding to launch the Ready4SMR Program | OCNI has received support to launch its Ready4SMR Program from the Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). SMRs are an influential technology which play a critical role in helping Canada meet and excee... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries congratulates its CEO Ron Oberth on receiving the 2022 Ian McRae Award | Tracy Primeau presents award to Dr. Ron Oberth Ron was honoured with this Merit award for substantial contributions to the Canadian nuclear industry at the Annual CNS Conference Awards Ceremony on June 7. OCNI, under new leadership, will pl... |
| May 3, 2022 | OCNI/FNPA Project with Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development a Huge Success | Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario (AABO), participants completed a specialized six-week training program focused on safety fundamentals and an introduction to the millwright trade. OCNI/FNPA project successfully wrapped up in March... |
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FAQ about OCNI
When was OCNI founded?
OCNI was founded in 1979.
What has the press written about OCNI?
Parsers VC has collected 4 articles mentioning OCNI, among them “Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) receives funding to launch the Ready4SMR Program” (Jul 29, 2022) and “The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries congratulates its CEO Ron Oberth on receiving the 2022 Ian McRae Award” (Jun 22, 2022).
Is OCNI still active?
Yes, OCNI is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 10, 2024.