India, Canada likely to sign commercial nuclear pact

[Ammyy]

Wonder if @Horus and Company are planning to run another signature campaign against it on FB ......

Does that make any difference??

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Does that make any difference??

Did the last one make a difference? Did anybody even read it?

 

[Ammyy]

Did the last one make a difference? Did anybody even read it?

That is what I want to say.... no one will listen them

 

[Capt.Popeye]

That is what I want to say.... no one will listen them

Then..... kee farq painda?
Of course, some guys got some occupation for a little while; doing that.

 

[anant_s]

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

Wonder if @Horus and Company are planning to run another signature campaign against it on FB ......

Canada had supplied India with its first PHWR reactor CIRUS. after Pokhran 1, Canada, not only stopped providing any support to CIRUS but also withdrew from RAPS-2 project in protest vowing never to come back and support Indian N industry.
Now after about 4 decades, this landmark achievement is signed indicating two things:
1. As a report submitted to US congress during discussion of 123 agreement said, years of scientific isolation of India in civilian use of n power has had no affect on its domestic program. Infact the country has emerged stronger and in several areas it is destined to become technological leader.
2. There isn't a single blot as far as Non proliferation is concerned. Bush administration had realized the same and this track record went in a long way, when US senate voted overwhelmingly (298-117 votes) in favor.
It indeed is a proud moment not just for India but perhaps also for Canada, as agreement attempts to correct years of non-cooperation.

 

[The Huskar]

I honestly expected pro khalistani groups to derail these talks.Good to see Government of Canada ignoring those clowns.

 

[anant_s]

I honestly expected pro khalistani groups to derail these talks.Good to see Government of Canada ignoring those clowns.

Interesting.
Do they still have that kind of clout with canadian government?
@Capt.Popeye

 

[razgriz19]

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

I'm not so sure about that, India's first nuclear weapon was built using a Canadian Plutonium reactor. Canada put sanctions on India after that.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Interesting.
Do they still have that kind of clout with canadian government?
@Capt.Popeye

In one word.....Nope.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Does that make any difference??

Did the last one make a difference? Did anybody even read it?

They know it better and maybe that's why I mentioned it

Did you notice the signs of desperation? Title changed - lol loved the word "likely" when all of it has already been very well said and done!

 

[Capt.Popeye]

I'm not so sure about that, India's first nuclear weapon was built using a Canadian Plutonium reactor. Canada put sanctions on India after that.

And now they are directly supplying URANIUM.
What does that say to you?

They know it better and maybe that's why I mentioned it

Did you notice the signs of desperation? Title changed - lol loved the word "likely" when all of it has already been very well said and done!

When this thread was started; it was in fact 'likely'.....
Now it is 'done' and dusted. Time moved on.....

 

[razgriz19]

And now they are directly supplying URANIUM.
What does that say to you?.

Nothing much, No one really cares about Harper's policies.
And CNSC is only allowing this because they want to make profit, and whether you believe it or not, in near future you will see a similar deal with Pakistan (once the security situation boils down a bit). The reactor they provided to India back in 60s, the same reactor was also given to Pakistan. This is purely business.

 

[Ind4Ever]

India has entered into a elite group of few countries . To be a big brother at the global stage .

All Indians owe a big thanks to our PM . What a leader man . Great going and all the best.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

Nothing much, No one really cares about Harper's policies.
And CNSC is only allowing this because they want to make profit, and whether you believe it or not, in near future you will see a similar deal with Pakistan (once the security situation boils down a bit). The reactor they provided to India back in 60s, the same reactor was also given to Pakistan. This is purely business.

You still ain't understanding it yet.......
Canada does'nt want to $hit with India any more; that is IT !

And in case you don't know......
when Canada stopped supplying CANDU Reactors to India, under the embargo; India went ahead and built even more of the upgraded CANDUs entirely by itself. The first 2 Canadian CANDUs were rated at 200 MWe. The current lot of Indian made CANDUs are 13 nos running at max 540 MWe PLUS another 3 coming up rated at 600 MWe each.
A Grand Total of: 2+ 13 + 3 = 18

Paksitan got one CANDU rated at 137 MWe at Karachi, still the solitary one there.
Why were no other CANDUs sold or built?
Now give that a thought !

It is because of the Nuclear Policies and Proliferation Records and Nuclear Production Capabilities of the two countries respectively.

Who is Harper? India is looking for Uranium, not Harper !


P.S. Even China supplied Heavy Water and Yellow-Cake to India in the past for the Indian CANDUs.

 

[Chanakya's_Chant]

Nothing much, No one really cares about Harper's policies.
And CNSC is only allowing this because they want to make profit, and whether you believe it or not, in near future you will see a similar deal with Pakistan (once the security situation boils down a bit). The reactor they provided to India back in 60s, the same reactor was also given to Pakistan. This is purely business.

Times have changed - CANDU reactors was supplied way back in 1972 - In response to the 1974 Indian Nuclear Tests the very famous NSG was formed - Canada is one of the founding members of the NSG - For Canada to supply you with Uranium - you need to get a NSG wavier if not a membership - Best of luck with that though.

Canada had supplied India with its first PHWR reactor CIRUS. after Pokhran 1, Canada, not only stopped providing any support to CIRUS but also withdrew from RAPS-2 project in protest vowing never to come back and support Indian N industry.
Now after about 4 decades, this landmark achievement is signed indicating two things:
1. As a report submitted to US congress during discussion of 123 agreement said, years of scientific isolation of India in civilian use of n power has had no affect on its domestic program. Infact the country has emerged stronger and in several areas it is destined to become technological leader.
2. There isn't a single blot as far as Non proliferation is concerned. Bush administration had realized the same and this track record went in a long way, when US senate voted overwhelmingly (298-117 votes) in favor.
It indeed is a proud moment not just for India but perhaps also for Canada, as agreement attempts to correct years of non-cooperation.

The Indo-US Nuclear Deal was a landmark one - the deal of the decade! Never did I feel so proud of Dr. Manmohan Singh!