Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Nuclear Association / Association nucléaire canadienne / GEORGE CHRISTIDIS, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Nuclear Association / Association nucléaire canadienne
Responsible Officer Name: GEORGE CHRISTIDIS, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2004-05-31
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 776538-5004

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 534

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 39

Version 50 of 50 (2025-09-11 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 50 of 50 (2025-09-11 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Climate, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Federal-Provincial Relations, Foreign Affairs, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Labour, Mining, Natural Resources, Regional Development, Research and Development, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance	Advocating for federal support (financial, regulatory and policy) to develop and deploy large/small nuclear and fuel initiatives.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation, Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Climate, Energy, Environment, Natural Resources	Discussions regarding the application of the Impact Assessment Act to nuclear projects, and the promotion of regulatory effectiveness and efficiency.	Regulation, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
Climate, Economic Development, Federal-Provincial Relations, Natural Resources, Regional Development	Discussions regarding the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s climate change policy, including efforts to promote investment in nuclear energy.	Policies or Program
Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Relations	International Trade of nuclear technology with respect to nuclear cooperation.	Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The Canadian Nuclear Association is a not-for-profit corporation organized for the purpose of promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

GEORGE CHRISTIDIS, President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

The Canadian Nuclear Association membership consists of corporations or organizations in the following activities: nuclear engineering companies, manufacturers, uranium mining companies, labour unions and professional associations, electric utilities, medical and industrial radioisotope manufacturers, universities.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2024-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Employment and Social Development Canada	$15,814.00	Yes
Government of Alberta	$50,000.00	No

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
1120-340 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7Y6
Canada

Telephone number: 613-237-4262

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

George Christidis, Director, Environmental Affairs | Public offices held
Demilade Fayemiwo, Directly | No public offices held
Camil Ghajary, Director Government Relations and International Affairs | No public offices held
Natasha Lee, Government Relations Specialist | No public offices held
Brian Torrie, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Policy | Public offices held

Canadian Nuclear Association/Association nucléaire canadienne

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Canadian Nuclear Association/Association nucléaire canadienne	2009-11-23	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Nuclear Association/Association nucléaire canadienne
Canadian Nuclear Association/Association nucléaire canadienne

Canadian Nuclear Association / Association nucléaire canadienne

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
GEORGE CHRISTIDIS	2024-11-09	Current
John Gorman	2019-05-07	2024-11-09
John Barrett	2013-10-17	2019-05-07
Heather Kleb	2012-11-13	2013-10-17
Denise Carpenter	2009-11-23	2012-11-13
Murray Elston	2004-05-31	2009-05-05

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director General Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Directorate of Safety Managment	March 2021 to October 2024	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director General Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Directorate of Safety Managment	March 2021 to October 2024	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant Veteran's Affairs, Minister's office	September 2001 to September 2003	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Western Economic Diversification, Policy Branch	September 1997 to December 2000	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Western Canada Industry Canada, Minister's office	October 1995 to September 1997	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Western Canada Agriculture Canada, Minister's Office	January 1993 to October 1995	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-08-29

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Nuclear Association / Association nucléaire canadienne / GEORGE CHRISTIDIS, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 50 of 50 (2025-09-11 to present)

Version 50 of 50 (2025-09-11 to present)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization