The Canadian Light Source is the only synchrotron in Canada and one of the largest scientific infrastructure investments in our country’s history.

We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.

Since the start of operations, in 2005, CLS has enabled over 5,000 scientists from 56 Canadian academic institutions and 45 countries, to publish over 6,000 scientific papers, highlighting discoveries in a wide variety of fields, in over 1,000 international scientific collaborations.

From helping in the fight against COVID-19 to creating new cancer-fighting drugs, developing more nutritious and climate-resistant crops and supporting clean-tech and green mining processes, CLS’s infrastructure and experts help researchers solve problems, train the next generation of scientists, and support industries to become more efficient and sustainable.

CLS employs more than 250 people including scientists, engineers, technicians and administrative and business personnel.

The Canada Foundation for Innovation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan fund our operations.

Vision: As a valued Canadian voice for innovation, our leadership and world-class talent achieve excellence in light source services and solutions.

Mission: We enable science, learning, and socio-economic benefits through the provision of synchrotron light.