The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) welcomes the Government of Alberta's
decision to provide Canada's nuclear industry the opportunity to include
nuclear energy as part of their long-term low carbon energy mix

OTTAWA , Dec. 14 /CNW Telbec/ - "The Canadian Nuclear industry is very pleased and supportive of Alberta's decision to include nuclear as part of their provincial low carbon energy mix. Our members have been long-time proponents that nuclear energy is essential to Canada's energy strategy as a non-emitting baseload electricity source," said Denise Carpenter , President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Association.

"We encourage all Albertans who are interested in learning more about nuclear technology and how it works to visit our website at www.cna.ca," said Denise Carpenter .

The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is a non-profit organization established in 1960 to represent the nuclear industry in Canada and to promote the development and growth of nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes. The CNA has about 90 members including power utilities, labour unions, manufacturers, uranium mining and fuel processing companies, engineering companies, universities and associations.

For further information: Denise Carpenter, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Nuclear Association, [phone] Ext. 140, [email protected]