Nuclear Development in Western Canada – Foundational Topics, Industry Insights and Next Steps

The University of Calgary Faculty of Law and the International Nuclear Law Association (INLA) are excited to host, with the support of MLT Aikins, leading international and Canadian authorities as they discuss nuclear development in Western Canada.

Please join us for this exclusive professional education and networking opportunity.

Program overview:

This event will include interactive presentations, high-level industry panel discussions and strategic conversations between international and Canadian industry leaders on key topics for new nuclear and SMRs, including: 

• Nuclear liability versus general tort law
• Transportation of nuclear material and equipment
• Indigenous involvement and environmental stewardship
• Interactions with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
• Hot topics for planning, construction and execution of projects
• The future of the Canadian nuclear fuel cycle

Each module is designed to provide for discussion and interaction opportunities in support of the program’s objective – successfully delivering nuclear projects in Western Canada.

The event will be hosted under the Chatham House Rules, meaning participants may use any information discussed but cannot reveal the identities of speakers or other participants. 

Confirmed speakers:

• Patrick Reyners, Scientific Secretary, International Nuclear Law Association (INLA), Paris  
• Lisa Thiele, Vice-President, Legal and Commission Affairs & Senior General Counsel, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Ottawa
• Ximena Vásquez-Maignan, Counsel and Lead of W&C Nuclear Group, White & Case LLP, Paris & Co-Chairperson, INLA Working Group 2 on Nuclear Liability and Insurance  
• Khalil Bukhari, General Counsel, Newcleo Ltd., London/Turin/Geneva & Chairperson, INLA Working Group 7 on Transport Law 
• Kirsten Odynski, Partner, International Arbitration Practice, White & Case LLP, Houston/Paris 
  

Event details:

• Thursday, July 24: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. all-day program; 5-9 p.m. networking reception at Charbar (sponsored by MLT Aikins) 
• Friday, July 25: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. half-day program 
• Livingston Place 2nd Floor Conference Centre (South Tower, 222 3 Ave SW, Calgary)
• Deadline to register: July 8, 2025
• For questions contact Nicola Garrett.
• Registration is subject to confirmation. Space is limited for this event and we reserve the right to decline registrations.