India, Canada likely to sign commercial nuclear pact

[Chanakya's_Chant]

India, Canada likely to sign commercial nuclear pact during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ottawa

Canada is India’s oldest foreign partner in the field of civil nuclear energy with the cooperation dating back to 1950s. ​

NEW DELHI: India and Canada are likely to sign a commercial pact for supply of Canadian fuel to India's existing nuclear power plants during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Ottawa next month. The two nations had signed the civil nuclear cooperation agreement in 2010 followed by the administrative arrangement in 2012. Ever since Canada's principal uranium producer Cameco has been holding commercial negotiations with Indian entities for supplying uranium to fuel nuclear power plants that has faced uranium shortage.

Diplomatic sources said that negotiations could be concluded soon and a deal might be clinched during Modi's Canada trip (April 14-16). The indication of the uranium supply from Canada came from the PM himself.

"We look forward to resuming our civil nuclear energy cooperation with Canada, especially for sourcing uranium fuel for our nuclear power plants," Modi posted on Facebook last Saturday. He also pointed out that Canada was also the first country to have completed requirements for a civil nuclear cooperation with India after New Delhi secured the waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 2008. Canada had backed the NSG decision to provide clean NSG waiver for Delhi and has been keen to re-enter India's nuclear market.

Canada has huge uranium reserves. It was the world's largest uranium producer for many years, accounting for about 22% of world output, but in 2009 was overtaken by Kazakhstan. Canada is India's oldest foreign partner in the field of civil nuclear energy with the cooperation dating back to 1950s. It had supplied the nuclear reactor Cirus to India in mid-1950s under the Atom for Peace Programme for civilian use of nuclear energy. India's indigenous nuclear reactors are based on Canada's Candu (Canada Deuterium Uranium) reactors.

The nuclear partnership was halted after 1974 nuclear test. Canada accused the Indian government of using plutonium produced in reactor provided by Canada and installed in the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Trombay for Pokhran I. Subsequently it stopped uranium supply and nuclear technology to India. However, with global acceptance of India's civil nuclear programme, the two countries could also have joint research and development in nuclear energy to increase capacity of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors of India. This announcement could also be made during Modi's trip.

Candu reactor is a Canadian-invented PHWR. Its first success was the sale of early Candu designs to India. There are Candu type reactors operating in Pakistan, Argentina, South Korea, Romania and China too.

Source:- India, Canada likely to sign commercial nuclear pact during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ottawa - The Economic Times

 

[magudi]

Wow so many nuclear agreements

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Wow so many nuclear agreements

Arey bhai; yeh toh hona hi thaa !
Just goes to show how many countries world-wide agree with and respect the Indian Nuclear Policies.

 

[proud_indian]

Arey bhai; yeh toh hona hi thaa !
Just goes to show how many countries world-wide agree with and respect the Indian Nuclear Policies.

don't know why japan is reluctant to sign the deal? they want india to sign NPT first?

 

[Tshering22]

don't know why japan is reluctant to sign the deal? they want india to sign NPT first?

The bombs have scared their mind for a long time. They're the only ones to be bombed by nukes remember?

 

[proud_indian]

The bombs have scared their mind for a long time. They're the only ones to be bombed by nukes remember?

yeah you are right. but their cooperation and technology in nuclear sciences is very important for us in long run.

 

[DeathInvader]

Jai hind!

 

[Capt.Popeye]

don't know why japan is reluctant to sign the deal? they want india to sign NPT first?

It is a serious political bugbear in Japan. They have not forgotten being the first (and the only) victims of Nuclear Weapons..... a perfectly justifiable posture on their part.

 

[anant_s]

Well this was on the cards.

Just goes to show how many countries world-wide agree with and respect the Indian Nuclear Policies.

Not to mention our spotless Non Proliferation record, despite not being signatories of NPT.

 

[SuperSubrayan]

Snow we will have more Nuclear materials to expand our energy output and may be as rumoured increase our nukes warheads stock

 

[HariPrasad]

Wow so many nuclear agreements

Just to exploit the nuclear co operation to strengthen the country and give massage to some country who think that we are dependent on them for fuel or other component. It is good to link the interest of other country with that of ours for strengthening the country.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Snow we will have more Nuclear materials to expand our energy output and may be as rumoured increase our nukes warheads stock

No, the uranium we import is utilized in our civilian reactors which under strict safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It isn't really possible to reprocess the imported fuel that way so we can use it in our nuclear weapons. That is the sole reason why "It's raining nuclear deals" for India.

Indian n-facilities under IAEA safety umbrella - The Hindu

The primary role of the Department of Safeguards is to deter the proliferation of nuclear weapons. It does so in two ways: by providing credible assurances that States are honouring their international obligations, thus helping to build international confidence, and by being able to detect early any misuse of nuclear material or technology, thereby alerting the world to potential proliferation.

 

[Tshering22]

yeah you are right. but their cooperation and technology in nuclear sciences is very important for us in long run.

But you must know that India is far ahead of Japan in certain types of reactor nuke technologies simply because we let it evolve, don't you?

Japanese are good people but they hesitate to give a confirmed decisive 'yes' or 'no'.

They have this 'we can see' response to everything because of their collective consultative approach of dealing with all questions.

It will take some time to convince them but I am sure in the end they will relent.

 

[anant_s]

Snow we will have more Nuclear materials to expand our energy output and may be as rumoured increase our nukes warheads stock

No.
All the agreements signed by India (or are in pipeline) are covered strictly as per IAEA inspection clauses and are for civilian reactors only. We will see an increase in nuclear power generation as the fuel supply situation improves rapidly for our existing PHWRs .

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

The deal is sealed Gentlemen!
Cameco signs C$350 mln deal to supply uranium to India reactors

Reuters) - Canada's Cameco Corp has signed a C$350 million ($280 million) five-year deal to supply uranium fuel to Indian nuclear reactors, the Canadian government announced on Wednesday.

The agreement was announced on the second day of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to Canada.


Cameco signs C$350 mln deal to supply uranium to India reactors| Reuters

Ottawa: Marking the first stand-alone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime MinisterNarendra Modiarrived inCanadaon Wednesday. Canada is the third and last leg of his three-nation tour which also covered France. During his two-day stay in Germany, he inaugurated the Hannover Fair along with Chancellor Angela Merkel, and held talks with her in Berlin on various issues.

Here are the Live Updates:

- India had 1/6th of the population of the world. We want to give the world clean energy. And for clean energy, we need Uranium. And Uranium for his a matter of believe and trust: Modi.

- India has been hailed by many as fastest growing economy. And our dream is to make India a manufacturing hub. Canada has a treasure trove of raw materials that we need, including Uranium, says Modi.

- I am confident that this visit will be a springboard of a new strategic partnership between our two democracies. Ours is a natural partnership of shared values: PM Modi.

- We in India felt Canada's pain when this city was struck by a senseless act of terrorism, says PM Modi, adding, We agree on our need to enhance defence and security.

- Agreement for procurement of nuclear fuel brings in new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi.

-The agreement on procurement of uranium from Canada for our civilian nuclear power plants launches a new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi.

- We have liberalised visa policy for Canadians. Canadian citizens will now be eligible for a 10-year Indian Visa: PM Modi.

-Prime Minister Harper and I are committed to establish a new framework for economic partnership: PM Modi.

-Canada has the potential to be a key partner in every area of India's national development priority: PM Modi.

-I am conscious of the significant of my visit. We are two major democracies with deeply shared values: PM Modi.

- Vision and leadership of PM Harper changed the course of our relations: PM Modi.

- PM Modi and I are celebrating the signing of a range of agreement. These include cooperation on civil aviation and space, rail transportation, skills development and higher education among others: Canadian PM Harper.

-This is a growing relationship. Trade potential between our countries is enormous: Canadian PM.

Indian community has achieved great success in Canada and also brought rich culture here. We are encouraging people to people contact: Harper.

- Your visit indicates the strong friendship between Canada and India, says Harper at the joint press meet.

- Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Harper witness the signing of agreements in Ottawa

Live: India to procure uranium from Canada for civil nuclear power plants, says PM Modi | Zee News

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