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CANIAC Program

The CANDU Industry Assessment Committee (CANIAC) Joint Audit Program is for suppliers of CANDU nuclear power plants to perform joint quality assurance audits on their supply chain. CANIAC has attracted some of CANDU’s top nuclear suppliers, who are committed to saving resources and strengthening quality assurance and compliance.

CANIAC Objectives

The primary objective of a CANIAC audit is to ensure the effectiveness of quality assurance programs for product and service suppliers. A CANIAC audit assesses whether or not a supplier’s activities have resulted in the effective implementation of the specified quality assurance program.  

How It Works

Audits are conducted in a standardized manner using methodology accepted by CANDU nuclear power plants. They are scheduled at the beginning of the program year but can also be requested by CANIAC members throughout the year. Audit scope, criteria and schedule are determined based on feedback from participating CANIAC members. The CANIAC program manager assigns auditor(s) for each request. The lead auditor prepares, plans and performs a supplier audit, followed by a systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence, which is objectively evaluated to determine the extent to which the audit criteria are fulfilled. 

Testimonials

“The CANIAC program has been a long-time dream for me. For over a decade, I’ve been searching for a way to make it easier for suppliers to engage with the nuclear industry, and CANIAC is finally making that a reality. Suppliers often hesitate to work with nuclear because of the complexity and repeated audits. CANIAC streamlines this process, making it easier and more attractive for them to stay engaged, which is vital for the long-term sustainability of the industry.”
“At Kinectrics, we rely on key suppliers to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers. CANIAC plays a crucial role in helping us achieve that by creating consistency in how we qualify suppliers and sharing lessons learned across the industry. Instead of everyone working in silos, the program fosters collaboration—even among competitors—because we’re all working toward the same goal of delivering excellence. For us, CANIAC is more than a program; it’s a resource that strengthens the entire nuclear supply chain.”
— Justin Hubbard, Kinectrics
“CANIAC is essential for Westinghouse because it supports a core function of our quality program: supplier audits. Without these, we wouldn’t be able to procure the items and services we need or fulfill our quality commitments to customers. The program’s value lies in its ability to streamline the auditing process while maintaining the highest standards, ensuring that we consistently deliver on the expectations of our clients and the industry.”
— Monica Thiede, Westinghouse Electric

What It Includes

Deliverables of the audit include an audit plan, completed audit checklists, and an audit report, as well as Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Requests (NCARs), including follow-ups and closure of NCARs.

Benefits for Members

The program framework allows members to share resources and costs of joint audits while maintaining confidentiality of members’ information. Each participating member can complete their respective audits at a fraction of the cost of independent auditing. For example, each member pays only 50% of the cost for two-member joint audits.

Benefits for Vendors

The CANIAC standard approach also benefits vendors, reducing the number of times they must undergo the audit/assessment process, which allows them to focus on delivering their products or services.

Current Members

AECOM
Alithya
ARC Clean Technology
AtkinsRéalis
BWXT Canada
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Curtiss-Wright

Emerson Electric Canada
ES Fox Ltd
Framatome
GE-Hitachi
Hatch
Hitachi Energy
Kinectrics

Lakeside Process Control
Next Structural Integrity Inc.
Niagara Energy Products 
Plan Group
Nuclear Waste Management Organization
PCL

Promation Nuclear
Senior Flexonics
Tetratech
Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation
Westinghouse
Worley
X-Energy