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National Laboratories

Saskatoon

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Canada's "Science City"

The National Laboratories, located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is an in-house centre of scientific excellence and one of the Institute’s key competitive advantages.

Part of the vibrant Innovation Place research park, the National Laboratories is situated on 80 acres adjacent to the University of Saskatchewan, and draws on Innovation Place’s strengths in agriculture, information technology, and environmental and life sciences.

The National Laboratories is the only facility in Canada licenced by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Comission (CNSC) to carry out uranium mine worker dosimetry.

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