MONTREAL, Jan. 28,
2025 /CNW/ - Alithya Group inc. (TSX: ALYA)
("Alithya") is pleased to announce its support for the Canadians
for CANDU campaign as an ambassador.
The nuclear sector plays a vital role in supporting Canada's economic growth, and Alithya brings
extensive experience to this field. With over 40 years of
involvement in the industry, the team specializes in engineering,
IT systems, and operational technology cybersecurity, contributing
to key initiatives across the country.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign was launched on February 28, 2024, and is proudly supported by
organizations including organized labour, supply chain, nuclear
medicine, education, and Indigenous Canadian organizations.
Spearheaded by Co-Chairs the Right Honourable Jean Chrétien and
former Ontario Premier
Mike Harris, the campaign promotes
the deployment of CANDU® nuclear technology at home and abroad in
support of Canadian and global efforts to reach net-zero
emissions.
Quote by Ryan Simpson, Vice
President, Consulting Services – Engineering, at Alithya:
"Being a trusted advisor of digital technology in the Canadian
nuclear industry for over 40 years, Alithya has contributed to the
safety, security, and efficiency of CANDU station systems by
leveraging digital technology. Alithya is thrilled to advocate
alongside other leaders in the nuclear industry for CANDU
technology – a technology that offers tremendous benefits not only
to Canadians, but to global efforts to reach net-zero."
Quote by Joe St. Julian,
President, Nuclear, at AtkinsRéalis:
"I would like to thank Alithya for their leadership in
Canada's world class nuclear
sector, and their support for CANDU technology. This growing
movement can position Canada as a
global clean energy champion, while promoting a domestic nuclear
industry that Canadians can be proud of."
Sign up at canadiansforcandu.com to support the
movement and follow on LinkedIn.
The CANDU Moment
Canada enjoys world-leading
expertise in the design, construction, operations, maintenance, and
overall program management of nuclear reactors, supported by a
highly qualified supply chain. CANDU technology is one of
Canada's most important
innovations and remains the nation's only domestically developed
and licensed nuclear technology.
CANDU technology—which uses natural uranium—renowned for its
safety, efficiency, and versatility, stands as a source of pride
for Canadians and remains a leading force in nuclear innovation
worldwide. Six decades after it was first developed, it stands as
the linchpin of a vibrant Canadian nuclear ecosystem that supports
over 89,000 stable and well-remunerated jobs across a wide variety
of professional and skilled trades fields, not to mention
researchers at our world-class universities and research
institutions 1.
CANDU technology remains the only nuclear power technology that
coproduces the medical isotopes that are used in cancer-fighting
treatments and the sterilization of medical devices. The current
CANDU fleet in Ontario produces
50% of the world's supply of Cobalt-60, which is used for medical
device sterilization 2.
CANDU intellectual property is owned by the federal government.
It is a national strategic asset critical to the energy transition,
supporting significant economic opportunities for Canadians.
The Canadians for CANDU campaign calls on the federal and
provincial governments to support the only made-in-Canada nuclear technology on the market to
help the country reach net-zero and support a thriving domestic
nuclear ecosystem.
The choice is clear. It's time to choose CANDU.
About Canadians for CANDU
Canadians for CANDU includes industry leaders, members of the
domestic supply-chain, academics, and citizens who believe Canadian
expertise and innovation has a leading role to play in the
deployment of nuclear energy solutions at home and
abroad. canadiansforcandu.com
About Alithya
Empowered by the passion and enthusiasm of a talented global
workforce, Alithya is positioned on the crest of the digital wave
as a trusted advisor in strategy and digital technology services.
Transforming the world one digital step at a time, Alithya
leverages collective intelligence and expertise to develop
practical IT solutions tailored to complex business challenges. As
shared stewards of its clients' success, Alithya accompanies them
through the full cycle of their digital evolutions, paving new
roads to the future of their businesses. Living up to its name,
meaning truth, Alithya embraces a business model that avoids
industry buzzwords and technical jargon to deliver straight talk
provided by collaborative teams focused on three main pillars:
strategic consulting, enterprise transformation, and business
enablement.
About AtkinsRéalis
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating
back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services
and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for
our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that
connect people, data and technology to transform the world's
infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities
locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services
across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting,
advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks &
cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project &
construction management, operations & maintenance,
decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our
capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as
Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are
available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us
on LinkedIn.
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1 Canadian
Nuclear Association
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OPG
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