Canada's particle accelerator centre

Core values

- TRIUMF's activities have been shown to increase Canada's GDP by $489.7 million and British Columbia's GDP by $447.5 million, which is significantly higher than the investment made in TRIUMF[2].
- The facility generates substantial economic outputs, including $912 million in provincial output, $511 million in provincial GDP, and $50 million in provincial tax revenues over a five-year period[1].
- TRIUMF contributes to advanced technology clusters, particularly in nuclear medicine and particle accelerator technology, which can lead to innovations that improve health and quality of life[1].
- The facility addresses major contemporary societal challenges through its research, including green and quantum technologies, which can have significant positive impacts on the environment and society[5].
- TRIUMF creates a significant number of jobs, both directly and indirectly, including 1,284 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs over five years and additional construction jobs[1].