About us

The Canadian Association of Small Modular Reactors (CASMR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating and promoting SMRs as a transformative wave of nuclear energy innovation that meets Canada’s environmental, economic, and social objectives.
Our mission is to accelerate the development and deployment of SMRs to fulfill Canada’s net-zero ambitions.
We are committed to promoting a comprehensive understanding of SMR technology among the public, industry, and policymakers, while advocating for regulatory reforms and financial incentives that support SMR development. We aim to enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the nuclear sector, boost confidence in nuclear energy, and actively engage with Indigenous communities.
Our focus encompasses industry collaboration in R&D, setting high safety standards, developing SMR supply chains, and cultivating both domestic and international markets. CASMR is dedicated to transparently addressing concerns about safety, waste management, and decommissioning, ensuring that SMR growth aligns with the interests of all stakeholders.

2026 Events

Saint John | NB

Pioneering New Nuclear in Atlantic Canada convenes senior leaders from provincial and federal governments, utilities, Indigenous organizations, industry, finance, regulators, and international partners to advance practical pathways for new nuclear deployment. Taking place in Saint John, New Brunswick on June 2–3, 2026, the Forum will examine how new nuclear can strengthen energy security and grid reliability, support industrial competitiveness and decarbonization, and unlock growth opportunities tied to ports, shipping, and critical infrastructure.

The program will feature keynote addresses from provincial and federal leaders, alongside high-level panels on regional energy strategies, Atlantic Canada’s investable new nuclear opportunities, and Canada’s nuclear leadership, including lessons from Ontario and New Brunswick. A dedicated session will explore the role of nuclear in supporting energy security for defence and the maritime economy.

The Forum will also look outward, with discussions on the North American clean energy future, cross-border cooperation with U.S. partners primary New England and Southeast regions, and transatlantic partnerships that can strengthen supply chains, investment pathways, and technology collaboration.

Designed as a day-and-a-half, outcomes-oriented gathering, the Forum will prioritize actionable dialogue, partnerships, and next steps to move from policy ambition to investable projects.

Edmonton, Alberta

Pioneering New Nuclear in Western Canada is the leading nuclear energy convening in Western Canada and SMR Forum’s flagship high-level platform for strategic dialogue on Canada’s next generation of nuclear energy. Hosted in Edmonton, Alberta, the Forum brings together senior leaders from government, Indigenous communities, industry, utilities, finance, academia, regulators, and international partners to advance practical pathways for new nuclear deployment.

Building on the momentum of earlier editions, the Edmonton SMR Forum has demonstrated strong convening power and market demand. The most recent Forum was a sold-out event featuring 60 speakers, 12 expert panels, two invitation-only roundtables, and a public side event.

The 2026 Forum will take stock of recent progress in nuclear policy and project development while directly addressing the challenges that remain. Over two days, discussions will focus on financing new nuclear projects, regulatory readiness, environmental and social responsibility, public confidence and engagement, workforce and supply-chain development, and the role of nuclear in decarbonizing heavy industry.

The program will also explore emerging priorities including critical minerals and energy security, deployment opportunities in Arctic and remote communities, Canada–U.S. cooperation, and the intersection of nuclear energy, data centres, and AI-driven demand growth.

In addition to the main program, the Forum will feature high-level, invitation-only roundtables designed to support practical, outcomes-oriented dialogue.