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Will expanding Canada’s plutonium interests support the peaceful use of nuclear energy?

Small modular reactors are not going to solve these problems. On the contrary, adding plutonium separation to the Canadian nuclear industry's repertoire will create a new global security risk and raise legitimate questions about Canada's stated goal to be a leader in the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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Will expanding Canada’s plutonium interests support the peaceful use of nuclear energy?

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