Previously, AECL received funding through a variety of sources at different points in the year, including main and supplementary estimates, payments from Natural Resources Canada, and Treasury Board central votes. In 2015-16 the total government funding to AECL from all sources was close to $640 million. The government is investing $800 million over five years to renew the laboratories, including new and renewed science facilities that will serve the needs of Canadians as well as the industry.
On April 11th, 2016. See this statement in context.