20 May 2021 Share Global First Power Ltd's (GFP) application for a licence to prepare a site for a small modular reactor (SMR) at Chalk River in Ontario has moved to the technical review phase of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's (CNSC) licensing process. GFP plans to build and operate a Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) unit by 2026. USNC's vision of its MMR concept (Image: USNC) "This milestone is an achievement not only for GFP but also for Canada's environment and climate change goals as we move one step closer to transforming the energy industry," GFP President and CEO Robby Sohi said. "With federal government support, we look forward to advancing this project and bringing this low-carbon nuclear option to market."