Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09OTTAWA540
2009-07-14 20:39:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ottawa
Cable title:
CANADA EMBRACES ENHANCED MEASURES TO DETER URANIUM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L OTTAWA 000540
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STATE FOR ISN/RA - R. NEPHEW AND J. ALLEN-CLOSE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/14/2019
TAGS: PARM MNUC KNNP IR CA
SUBJECT: CANADA EMBRACES ENHANCED MEASURES TO DETER URANIUM
TRADE WITH IRAN
REF: A. STATE 72119
B. OTTAWA 501
Classified By: PolMinCouns Scott Bellard, reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L OTTAWA 000540
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/RA - R. NEPHEW AND J. ALLEN-CLOSE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/14/2019
TAGS: PARM MNUC KNNP IR CA
SUBJECT: CANADA EMBRACES ENHANCED MEASURES TO DETER URANIUM
TRADE WITH IRAN
REF: A. STATE 72119
B. OTTAWA 501
Classified By: PolMinCouns Scott Bellard, reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Senior Canadian leaders are seeking enhanced measures
to block Iran's nuclear proliferation ambitions, according to
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Senior Policy Officer Ryan
Hewer. He called the U.S. initiative (ref a) "very timely"
and "terrific." Following the disputed June 12 Iranian
election and subsequent crackdown by government security
forces against protesters in Tehran, including the detention
of a Canadian-Iranian Newsweek journalist, Prime Minister
Stephen Harper instructed DFAIT to redouble efforts with
allies to counter Iranian proliferation, according to Hewer.
He noted that Canada had suggested something very similar to
ref a's workshop concept in the past and would be "likely
very willing and eager" to collaborate with like-minded
partners now.
2. (C) Hewer expressed puzzlement at the specific inclusion
of Mega Uranium on the list of firms of immediate interest,
since he said that he believed Mega to be solely an
exploration company, not a uranium producer or exporter. He
commented that Canada has "literally hundreds" of exploration
companies; while there might be value in seeking to educate
junior exploration companies on Iran's nuclear program, this
would entail much more effort than focusing on the large
production companies like Cameco and Areva. Hewer observed
that he had recently met with Cameco officials and believed
that they would also welcome cooperation with U.S. efforts,
since "they are aware of their non-proliferation
responsibilities and take them very seriously."
3. (C) Hewer emphasized that Canada has no information or
intelligence on any Iranian activities to secure uranium from
any Canadian entities, and underlined that Canadian law
prohibits uranium sales to Iran.
Visit Canada,s North American partnership community at
http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
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SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/RA - R. NEPHEW AND J. ALLEN-CLOSE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/14/2019
TAGS: PARM MNUC KNNP IR CA
SUBJECT: CANADA EMBRACES ENHANCED MEASURES TO DETER URANIUM
TRADE WITH IRAN
REF: A. STATE 72119
B. OTTAWA 501
Classified By: PolMinCouns Scott Bellard, reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Senior Canadian leaders are seeking enhanced measures
to block Iran's nuclear proliferation ambitions, according to
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Senior Policy Officer Ryan
Hewer. He called the U.S. initiative (ref a) "very timely"
and "terrific." Following the disputed June 12 Iranian
election and subsequent crackdown by government security
forces against protesters in Tehran, including the detention
of a Canadian-Iranian Newsweek journalist, Prime Minister
Stephen Harper instructed DFAIT to redouble efforts with
allies to counter Iranian proliferation, according to Hewer.
He noted that Canada had suggested something very similar to
ref a's workshop concept in the past and would be "likely
very willing and eager" to collaborate with like-minded
partners now.
2. (C) Hewer expressed puzzlement at the specific inclusion
of Mega Uranium on the list of firms of immediate interest,
since he said that he believed Mega to be solely an
exploration company, not a uranium producer or exporter. He
commented that Canada has "literally hundreds" of exploration
companies; while there might be value in seeking to educate
junior exploration companies on Iran's nuclear program, this
would entail much more effort than focusing on the large
production companies like Cameco and Areva. Hewer observed
that he had recently met with Cameco officials and believed
that they would also welcome cooperation with U.S. efforts,
since "they are aware of their non-proliferation
responsibilities and take them very seriously."
3. (C) Hewer emphasized that Canada has no information or
intelligence on any Iranian activities to secure uranium from
any Canadian entities, and underlined that Canadian law
prohibits uranium sales to Iran.
Visit Canada,s North American partnership community at
http://www.intelink.gov/communities/state/nap /
BREESE