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AI helping — but not replacing — immigration decision-makers

By Monte Stewart
Artificial intelligence is improving how well the government can process immigration applications, while leaving the ultimate decision-making power in the hands of people.

Academia and business create zero-carbon buildings accelerator to help Montreal meet climate targets

By Mark Lowey
Academia and the private sector have created a zero-carbon buildings accelerator with an influential “SWAT team” to help achieve net-zero emissions for Montreal’s buildings by 2040.

Budget commitment to clean electricity looks North

By Leah Geller
The federal government cited specific electricity projects in its push to bring clean energy to all parts of Canada.

Taking a close look at the benefits and risks of small modular reactors

By Mark Lowey
How do the claims for the benefits of small modular reactors stack up against the historical record for small reactor development in Canada and international scientific assessment of SMRs?

Debate intensifies over using reprocessed spent nuclear fuel in small modular reactors

By Mark Lowey
Opponents and proponents are deeply divided over the use of reprocessed spent nuclear fuel in new small modular reactors, but a new federal nuclear waste policy doe not address the issue.

Generation grids gird for a challenging future

By Elsie Ross
Meeting the growth in electricity demand with the intermittent energy sources is a delicate balancing act. Just ask the Alberta Electric Systems Operator.

A helping arm to the moon

By Elizabeth Howell
As you cheer on the first Canadian around the moon, spare a thought for the Canadian industry that acquired that astronaut’s seat.

Biomedical research hubs mark $580 million boost for pandemic-inspired research capacity

By Monte Stewart
Prompted by a desire to get out in front of the next pandemic, the federal government is investing $580 million to five new biomedical research hubs.

Exhaustive evidence on emissions

By Leah Geller
Proponents of stricter diesel exhaust emission regulations, last set in 2006, have persuasive new medical evidence on their side.

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