Decisions were made in the past to separate the technology from AECL and provide exclusive rights to that technology to us and SNC-Lavalin. That decision was made many years ago, and we are proceeding on the path forward.
The AECL of old was set out with the intention to define the nuclear industry, to direct it and to provide a technology push. The AECL of today is here to enable technologies, to provide some services and to be an enabler, a convenor of minds and a trusted adviser. We have the power of a thriving national nuclear lab that can help tackle the challenges and demonstrate technologies.
The AECL of today is here to ensure that we have the capabilities and expertise to responsibly and efficiently deploy any new nuclear technologies in Canada.