École Polytechnique SLOWPOKE-2 Research Reactor
École Polytechnique owns and is licensed to operate the Slowpoke-2 Research Reactor, located in Montréal, QC. The CNSC has full-time, dedicated staff who periodically perform inspections to evaluate operations and to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and licence conditions.
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Aerial view of École Polytechnique SLOWPOKE-2 Reactor
Location: Montreal, QC
Licensee: École Polytechnique
Status: Operating
Type of reactor: Pool
Licence issued: July 1, 2013
Licence expires: June 30, 2023
Start of commercial operation: 1976
Licensing documentation: Request a copy of École Polytechnique's SLOWPOKE 2 Research Reactor licence and licence conditions handbook by email
The SLOWPOKE-2 reactor is a 20 kilowatt (thermal) sealed-container in-pool type research reactor.
Latest CNSC facility-specific announcements
- June 13, 2022: Participant funding for École Polytechnique de Montréal licence renewal application
- June 27, 2013: CNSC renews École Polytechnique de Montréal's SLOWPOKE-2 reactor licence
Disclosure protocol
As part of the CNSC's regulatory requirements, major licensees must have robust public information and disclosure programs in place. To obtain more information, visit the École Polytechnique website.
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