Before we begin: Reminders & Housekeeping

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1 Before we begin: Reminders & Housekeeping We have a very diverse group of participants, and will do our best to balance the discussion to ensure there is value to all. Given the large number of attendees, participant audio and video connections will be muted during the presentations. If a question comes to mind during the presentations, you are welcome to enter it as a message in the sidebar. Should you wish to speak, please indicate your interest through the messaging function, and your connection will be unmuted. The presentation materials, and a recording of the session will be posted to -1-

2 Introductions Today s presenters Canadian Nuclear Laboratories: Corey McDaniel, Vice-President of Business Development Bronwyn Hyland, Program Manager, Small Modular Reactors Atomic Energy of Canada Limited Shannon Quinn, Vice-President, Science, Technology and Commercial Oversight (AECL) -- (Online) Community Interface: Blair Skinner, Mayor, LGD Pinawa, Manitoba Emily Chazelas, MRC Pontiac, Quebec Alastair Baird, Renfrew County, Ontario -2-

3 Request for Expressions of Interest CNL s SMR Strategy Dr. Corey McDaniel, VP Business Development and Commercial Ventures July 6,

4 The Chalk Chalk River River Laboratories Laboratories is the is the single single largest largest science science and and technology technology laboratory laboratory in in Canada. Canada. 9,100 acres with 200 acres of lab complex 17 nuclear facilities, 70 major buildings 3,100 employees (500 PhDs & Masters) 1,600 engineering, scientific & technical staff Advanced nuclear fuels and materials research Radiobiology, radioecology and dosimetry Hydrogen and hydrogen isotopes management Nuclear safety, security and risk management Nuclear and systems engineering Nuclear chemistry applications -4-

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6 Providing solutions to challenges in energy, health, safety, security and the environment Science & Technology Federal Science & Technology Commercial Decommissioning & Waste Management ENERGY HEALTH SAFETY & SECURITY ENVIRONMENT -4-

7 SMR Vision Excerpts from our 10 Year Plan (available on demonstrate the commercial viability of the small modular reactor by recognized globally as a leader in SMR prototype testing and S&T support. be a recognized hub for SMRs, where multiple vendorsupported prototypes are built and tested. in the next 10 years host a prototype -7-

8 Technical Support: Capabilities, Facilities, Personnel Business Support: Licencing, Information Management Operational Support: Fire, Security, RP, Operations Waste Management & Operations Communications & Stakeholder Relations -8-

9 Capability to handle U, Pu, and transuranic-bearing materials UNIQUELY CAPABLE Fuel development, fabrication, behaviour, measurement Modeling, simulation and code qualification Chemistry and corrosion Hydrogen and tritium Non-proliferation, safeguards and cyber security Thermalhydraulics (high temp / high pressure) -9-

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11 11 AECL and SMRs PRESENTATION FOR CNL RFEOI WEBINAR JULY 6, 2017 DR. SHANNON QUINN, VICE-PRESIDENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMERCIAL OVERSIGHT AECL Unrestricted

12 AECL Leading innovation for over 60 years 12 AECL s work in nuclear R&D for energy, health, safety, security and non-proliferation has led to: A $6B/year domestic nuclear industry 30,000 direct and 30,000 indirect jobs (including large number of highly-specialized and expert employees) 16% of Canada s low GHG-emitting electricity mix supplied by CANDU reactors: over 50% in Ontario and 30% in New Brunswick Large Canadian nuclear supply chain in support of the domestic and international fleets At its peak, production of key medical isotopes for up to 20 million diagnostic procedures across the globe each year 2 Nobel prize winners performed their initial ground-breaking work at the Chalk River Laboratories: Dr. Bertram Brockhouse (1994), Dr. Art McDonald (2015) AECL - Unrestricted

13 AECL today and the GoCo model 13 Today, AECL is small - ~40 employees vs previously ~3,400 employees AECL remains a federal Crown corporation and agent of Government Owns all land, facilities, IP, liabilities CNL has access to the use of AECL assets AECL s role is two-fold oversight and interface to Government AECL is a Smart Buyer responsible for: Overseeing compliance with terms and conditions of contracts Setting priorities AECL (Owner of sites and CNL s main customer) Contractor (Owner of CNL) Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (Operator and licensee; enduring entity) Measuring performance AECL continues to be the agent of Government, delivering on priorities and providing advice CNSC (Regulator) AECL does not have a role in CNL day-to-day operations focus on the What not the How AECL Unrestricted

14 AECL s Role in SMRs 14 Enabler of R&D Funding R&D to explore challenges to deployment including: economics, licensing, waste, reactor physics, accident scenarios, passive safety systems and staffing for remote operations Owner of site AECL approvals required for new facilities on AECL sites Adviser to government on technology Responses to CNL s RFEOI will inform AECL thinking on SMRs, and linking technology to policy Owner of liabilities Government approvals for new projects that would materially increase liability and/or risk AECL - Unrestricted

15 AECL Considerations 15 Policy Considerations How would the proposed technology supports policy priorities of the Government lowering the carbon footprint of energy (intensive industries mining, oil and gas); jobs and economic growth, including through export opportunities; supporting northern and remote communities; maintaining leadership in nuclear innovation; opportunities for superclusters and innovation; meeting Canada s commitments for investment in clean energy R&D; achieving GHG reduction targets; contributing to nuclear security and non-proliferation; etc. Risk What risks are associated with the project: cost, schedule, health and safety, environmental, nuclear, etc.? How are risks shared between entities involved in the project, and what risks are assumed by AECL? Technology and R&D What is the state of technology readiness? What R&D is left to be done and what will be CNL s role in that? Is R&D needed in: economics, licensing, waste, reactor physics, accident scenarios, passive safety systems and staffing for remote operations? Cost and financing Schedule Waste Liabilities Licensing How much third-party financing is secured and how much is anticipated? What is the financing model for demonstration and longer-term financial model/roi/business case for sales/deployment? Is there a need for government investment, and is there an asset created and who has ownership? What are the timeframes for a demonstration and what are the timeframes for government approval and deployment? Who will assume responsibility for the fuel waste from the demonstration, and who will assume responsibility for any LLW and ILW from the demonstration project? What are the liabilities arising from the demonstration project and who assumes liability for the long-term decommissioning? Who will assume responsibility for any incident and/or accident in terms of impact on CNL operations, AECL property and off-site impact? Who will hold the licence for the demonstration and what would be the process? What will be the licensing model for the go forward deployment? AECL Unrestricted

16 SMRs in Context Government of Canada 16 Generation Energy a national dialogue on Canada s path to a low-carbon future What does Canada s energy future look like? Six-month, national conversation culminating in a national symposium, in Winnipeg ( Innovation Superclusters Initiative Investment of up to $950 million between to support business-led innovation superclusters with potential to energize the economy and become engines of growth Paris Agreement from COP21 Strengthen efforts to limit average global temperature rise to below 2 degrees Celsius and pursue efforts to limit increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius Pan-Canadian Framework On December 9, 2016, federal, provincial, and territorial first ministers released a pan-canadian approach to meet Canada s emission targets and grow economy Mission Innovation Double federal government investment in clean energy R&D over five years from $387M to $775M by Revitalization of Chalk River Laboratories Government investment of $1.2B over 10 years in capital renewal of the site AECL - Unrestricted

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18 CNL s Request for Expressions of Interest Bronwyn Hyland, Program Manager July 6,

19 RFEOI: Disclaimer This RFEOI is only a request for information. This RFEOI is not a step or prerequisite to any future procurement. This RFEOI is a non-binding process on CNL and CNL shall not be obligated in any manner to any interested party under this RFEOI. For certainty, it is not, and under no circumstances is it to be construed as an invitation to bid, call for tenders or request for proposals. This RFEOI is neither a procurement contract nor a contract to carry out any services as a result of this RFEOI or as a result of an RFEOI submission. CNL reserves the right to modify, cancel or suspend the RFEOI process at any stage at any time for any reason; accept or reject any response in the sole and absolute discretion of CNL; not accept any response; and/or reject or disqualify all or any RFEOI without any obligation, compensation or reimbursement to any Interested Party. -19-

20 RFEOI: Objectives Measure respondent interest in constructing a prototype or demonstration reactor on a CNLmanaged site; Understand what various stakeholders can contribute to the SMR program at CNL; Identify the needs of respondents in terms of R&D facilities and expertise, and services that CNL could provide in hosting a reactor; Obtain information to guide the development of licence applications; Engage with stakeholders such as governments, funders, communities and potential end-users; Understand the potential opportunities for new prototype and demonstration reactors; and Obtain information to guide internal planning. This Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) aims to build an understanding of the capabilities of technology developers and other stakeholders in both what they would bring to a partnership with CNL, and what is needed for successful commercial deployment -20-

21 RFEOI CNL will use the information to: Measure respondent interest in constructing a prototype or demonstration reactor on a CNL-managed site; Understand what various stakeholders can contribute to the SMR program at CNL; Identify the needs of respondents in terms of R&D facilities and expertise, and services that CNL could provide in hosting a reactor; Obtain information to guide the development of licence applications; Engage with stakeholders such as governments, funders, communities and potential end-users; Understand the potential opportunities for new prototype and demonstration reactors; and Obtain information to guide internal planning. -21-

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25 For developers: Ensure your needs are captured in our early siting considerations Inform CNL of your areas of strength and areas of need For supply chain: Identify areas where the supply chain can support deployment Identify concerns or issues specific to supply chain For stakeholders: Identify potential locations and propose novel applications Raise questions or concerns to guide research programs -25-

26 Submission Period: June 1 July 31 RFEOI posted online as a.pdf or a web survey All feedback is welcome, technical and non-technical sections Information will help create a better understanding of market need, guide CNL s program development, and inform site selection Summary report to be issued to all participants in Fall of Join the discussion at

27 How can we work together to make the most of the SMR opportunity?