Petits réacteurs modulaires : Solution climatique prometteuse ou technologie de niche en matière d’énergie propre ?

John Gorman is President & CEO of Canadian Nuclear Association, an organization which has been the national voice of the Canadian nuclear industry since 1960. The CNA promotes the industry nationally and internationally, works with governments on policies affecting the sector and endeavours to increase awareness and understanding of the value nuclear technology brings to the environment, economy and daily lives of Canadians. 

Gorman served as President & CEO of the Canadian Solar Industries Association, Canada’s Designate to the International Energy Agency’s Executive Committee (PVPS) and was a Founder of the Canadian Council on Renewable Electricity (CanCORE). Gorman uses his experience to secure a leading role for nuclear energy at the heart of Canada’s energy transition. He has also served as a director on the boards of numerous community and corporate organizations.

Justin Hannah is the Director of the Nuclear Energy Division at Natural Resources Canada responsible for major policy issues within the nuclear energy industry for the Federal Government He has over 15 years of experience leading teams and programs focused on market and industry development, strategy and engagement with utilities, vendors, and government stakeholders. His areas of expertise include market development, government policy and international affairs.

Justin began his career in the nuclear industry in 2005 with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited’s Commercial Reactor division as part of the international business development team. He had also played significant leadership roles within the private sector including with SNC-Lavalin and Cavendish Nuclear.

Daniel Kammen is a Professor of Energy at the University of California, Berkeley, with parallel appointments in the Energy and Resources Group, the Goldman School of Public Policy and the department of Nuclear Engineering.  

He was appointed by then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2010 as the first energy fellow of the Environment and Climate Partnership for the Americas initiative. Since he served the State of California and the US federal government in expert and advisory capacities, including time at the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Energy, the Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy. He has also served as a contributing or coordinating lead author on various reports of the IPCC since 1999 and has helped found over 10 companies.

Guy Lonechild is a well-known advocate for enabling growth and opportunities for First Nation communities and serves as CEO of First Nations Power Authority. FNPA is the only North American non-profit Indigenous-owned and controlled organization developing power projects with Indigenous communities. It bridges the gaps between industry, government, and Indigenous communities to evaluate and develop Indigenous-owned power generation projects.  

Lonechild has served Saskatchewan First Nations in elected positions, administrative capacities, and as a private management consultant. He also led a number of taskforces, development programs, and initiatives to enable good governance, change management, and growth and renewal of First Nations and enterprises in Canada.

Lisa McBride is the Country Leader, Small Modular Reactors for GE Hitachi’s Nuclear Products Division. Lisa is responsible for leading the collaboration with customers, stakeholders and suppliers to deploy the BWRX-300 SMR in Canada, targeting to be the world’s first operational grid-scale SMR before 2028. 

Lisa has over 17 years of experience in the nuclear industry, starting her career with Ontario Power Generation. Her drive and commitment have propelled her into several key leadership roles with Pickering Nuclear Generating Station and the Nuclear Regulatory Affairs group at Ontario Power Generation. She is also the President of Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada, where she provides vision, strategic direction and oversight of the day-to-day operations of WiN Canada, an organization comprised of over 3,000 members across Canada.