Canada's atom goes to work

Canada, 1952

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Episode of Series “Canada carries on”.
Canada, rich in uranium, is harnessing atomic science to peacetime living. This film provides a progress report on nuclear research conducted at the atomic energy plant at Chalk River, Ontario, and shows some of the constructive applications of atomic energy carried out in hospitals (including Canada’s celebrated “cobalt bomb”, one of the newest developments in cancer treatment), in agricultural experimental stations and in industry. Interior views of the Chalk River plant afford a look at NRX, the atomic pile itself. A brief survey is made of atomic research in Canadian universities.

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director

Roger Blais

producer

Nicholas Balla

production company

National Film Board of Canada

Duration

00:11:00:00

Production places
Canada
Production dates
1952

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Canada carries on

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Canada carries on

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