Natural Resources Canada
2005/89
November 22, 2005

AECL: Van Adel Reappointed as President and Chief Executive Officer

OTTAWA — The Honourable John McCallum, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Natural Resources, announced today the reappointment of Mr. Robert G. Van Adel 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. His reappointment was confirmed following a parliamentary review process.

"Through his position at AECL, Mr. Van Adel continues to play a critical role in the Canadian energy industry and brings extensive knowledge and an ability to motivate people," said Minister McCallum. "I am pleased that he has been reappointed as President and CEO of AECL."

Mr. Van Adel has a broad base of experience in both private and public sectors. Prior to his appointment at AECL, he held a number of key executive positions in the AGRA group of companies, including President of AGRA Engineering Inc. He also served for several years in top executive positions with Export Development Corporation (EDC).

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 commercial 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 about 4,000 people at locations across Canada and around the globe.

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Robert Van Adel has been reappointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Mr. Van Adel has held the position since February 2001. His reappointment was confirmed following a parliamentary review process.

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