OTTAWA — The Honourable John McCallum, Minister
of National Revenue and Minister of Natural Resources, announced today that
Mr. Robert G. Van Adel has been proposed for reappointment as President and
Chief Executive Officer of Atomic
Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). Mr. Van Adel was first appointed
to the position in February 2001. The proposed reappointment will be referred
to the Standing Committee on Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology
for review.
"I am pleased that Mr. Van Adel is being considered for reappointment
to AECL," said
Minister McCallum. "Through his hard work, his extensive knowledge and
his ability to motivate people, he continues to play a critical role in the
Canadian energy industry."
Mr. Van Adel served in a number of different capacities within the public
service before his appointment at AECL,
including at the Anti-Inflation Board and the Export Development Corporation.
He also has extensive experience in the private sector, primarily with the
AGRA group of companies, where he served in a number of executive positions,
including President of AGRA Monenco Inc.
He sits on a number of boards, including the Nuclear Energy Institute, Energy
Council of Canada, Canadian Nuclear Association, Canada China Business Council
and Junior Achievement of Canada.
AECL is a Crown
Corporation established in 1952 to develop peaceful applications of nuclear
technology. As one of the largest suppliers of nuclear energy systems and technology
in the world, AECL develops
markets and manages the construction of CANDU power reactors, carries out reactor
research, supplies reactor refurbishment and support services and offers radioactive
waste management products and services. The corporation employs people at locations
across Canada and nine other countries around the globe.
FOR BROADCAST USE:
Robert Van Adel has been proposed for reappointment as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Mr. Van Adel has held
the position since February 2001. The proposed reappointment will now be referred
to a parliamentary committee for review.
For more information, media may contact:
Ghyslain Charron
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
(613) 992-4447
Tom Ormsby
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
(613) 996-2007
