Key Decisions

Abstract

This paper identifies about twenty major decisions of the Canadian Nuclear Power Program from its inception in 1942 to maturity -the decision of Ontario Hydro to complete the Pickering Nuclear Power Station and proceed with a major nuclear power installation program. The decisions are discussed briefly. The paper "Key Decisions" of the Canadian nuclear power program reflects my views of the early years of the program to the point of program maturity. I have drawn heavily on the research work of Professor Robert Bothwell, who is writing a book on Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), particularly for the period up to the incorporation of AECL when I became directly involved. I certainly learned much from having access to Bothwell's early drafts of the period 1942 to 1952. I have also found "A History of the Atomic Energy Control Board" (AECB) by Gordon H.E. Sims a valuable reference.