The executive vice president of corporate affairs at Bruce Power says they hope Canada will take major leaps forward to ensure a world supply of isotopes in the coming year.
James Scongack said patients, families and physicians are counting on that supply to fight cancer and other medical conditions.
He said positioning Canada as a leader in nuclear medicine will mean substantial economic and societal benefits to both Canadians and patients around the globe.
The size of the global isotope market was estimated to be $9.6 billion (US) and is projected to grow to over $17.1 billion (US) by 2023
He said the groundwork is underway across Canada at universities, hospitals, companies, charities, and nuclear power operators to ensure Canada can become a world leader in the field.
Bruce Power helped found the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council which grew to over 50 members from across the country in 2019