Community Liaison Forums

Cameco created community liaison forums to build a stronger relationship with the people of Northumberland County. These events provide a structured forum where people can raise concerns, get information and engage in open dialogue about Cameco's operations. It is part of Cameco's commitment to sustainable development and its commitment to work with the community to address issues, concerns and opportunities.

Cameco provides update on local operations; releases results of 2009 public opinion research (June 22, 2009)
Cameco provided an update on several issues related to its local operations, including the restart of UF₆ production and the status of Vision 2010.

Cameco hosts community forum on risk management (Apr. 6, 2009)
On Monday, April 6, Cameco hosted its second community forum of 2009. "How Safe is Safe: Understanding Risk Management" which featured presentations from three external experts in the field, including Dr. Glenn Ferguson, Dr. Doug Chambers and Dr. Anthony Waker. Andy Oliver. vice-president of Cameco's fuel services division, provided introductory remarks and participated in the question and answer session following the presentations.

Cameco Port Hope officials bring community up to date (Feb. 2, 2009)
Andy Oliver, Cameco's vice-president of fuel services, provided a review of successes and challenges experienced in 2008 at its Port Hope operations as well as a look ahead at the company's plans for 2009.

Update on subsurface issues at the Port Hope conversion facility/corporate philanthropy (October 2, 2008)
Andy Oliver, Cameco's vice-president of fuel services, provided the community of Port Hope with an update of the presentation he had previously given Port Hope municipal council in September, the update reflecting the fact that production at the UF₆ conversion plant had resumed Sept. 30.

UF₆ building update/radiation protection (May 26, 2008)
Cameco provided an update on subsurface contamination from the UF₆ plant. Participants also heard presentations from the CNSC and Cameco on radiation protection and monitoring.

UF₆ building update/emissions reduction update (January 28, 2008)
Cameco updated the community and answered questions about on subsurface contamination from the UF₆ plant. Participants also received an update on Cameco's plans to reduce emissions at the Port Hope conversion facility.

UF₆ building update / Emergency response capability (October 1, 2007)
Representatives of Cameco and Golder Associates updated the community and answered questions on contamination from the UF₆ production building. Participants also received a detailed overview of the conversion facility's fire and emergency response capabilities.

Radiation 101:  The basics of radiation (June 18, 2007)
Representatives from the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada made presentations on the basics of radiation, following their motto, "good science in plain language."

Residents set environmental priorities (Feb. 24, 2007)
Residents got a clear picture of emissions from the Port Hope conversion facility and an opportunity to help the company set environmental priorities at a day-long community forum in February.

Health experts address community questions (Oct. 21, 2006)
Cameco assembled a panel of health and environmental experts for a day-long community liaison forum featuring presentations and question and answer sessions on issues of concern to Port Hope residents.

CNSC explains regulatory process (Aug. 21, 2006)
Representatives of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission made presentations and answered community questions on the regulatory process for Cameco's licensed facilities in Port Hope at a community liaison forum.

Cameco a major economic contributor (Aug. 16, 2006)
Cameco's third community liaison forum focused on the economic contribution of the conversion facility and Zircatec through the release of a study by Prof. Harry Kitchen of Trent University.

Second forum focuses on health studies (June 19, 2006)
Health studies involving Port Hope residents were the focus of the second community liaison forum held June 19. Participants heard a presentation by physician and environmental epidemiologist Dr. Lesbia Smith on studies completed over the past 20 years.

Great ideas and participation launch first community liaison Forum in Port Hope (May 2006)
More than 80 people participated in the first community liaison forum sponsored by Cameco, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to expand the role of the community in Cameco's future.