As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

Recommendation 1

That the Government of Canada continue to support small modular reactor projects by sharing their development phase costs.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada undertake transparent, independent scientific reviews as part of the decision-making for any funding towards small modular reactor research and development.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada work with international and scientific partners to examine nuclear waste reprocessing and its implications for waste management and proliferation vulnerability.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada implement a comprehensive research and development plan on small modular reactors that would bridge government, private industry and academia.

Recommendation 5

That the Government of Canada consider including nuclear technology and small modular reactors in green energy and net-zero programs like the Green Bond Framework.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada develop a pan-Canadian strategy, in partnership with provinces, territories and Indigenous governing bodies, for developing a workforce to research, create, establish, operate and maintain small modular reactors.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada require the participation of Indigenous communities in decision-making on small modular reactors, including site selection and project management.

Recommendation 8

That the Government of Canada review its approach to consulting the public and Indigenous communities on small modular reactor development projects.