PRESS RELEASE:
Source: ITER Canada (www.itercanada.com)

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June 7, 2001 - The Government of Canada formally announces its plan to host the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).

Sept. 25, 2001 - The Canadian Embassy in Washington welcomes the annual meeting of Fusion Power Associates and provides an update on Canada's bid for ITER.

November 8, 2001 - The ITER Parties issue joint news release and formal negotiations begin to implement ITER.

January 22, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen publishes "Canada's $14 billion Fusion Dream".

January 23, 2002 - The ITER Parties meet in Tokyo for the 2nd negotiational meeting on the joint implementation of ITER. General Atomics creates a website to act as a focal point for U.S. interests in ITER.

January 28, 2002 - Dr. Murray Stewart, ITER Canada's managing director is interviewed on The Discovery Channel

April 5, 2002 - The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approves the environmental assessment guidelines for the ITER project.

April 24, 2002 - ITER Parties issue joint news release for 3rd negotiations meeting in Moscow; Canadian representatives tell international delegates "We Want ITER."

May 2, 2002 - U.S. and Canada state support for ITER at G8 Energy Ministers Conference in Detroit.

June 6, 2002 - ITER Parties issue joint news release "Major Progress at Canadian Site Offer".

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View the Iter Canada video, describing fusion, the Iter project, and Canada's bid to host. It's narrated by Sulu of Star Trek - George Takei. (8mb Windows Media)

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