Meet the Nuclear Regulator (MTNR)
Join us for our webinar on February 6, where you can meet the regulator. Learn about the CNSC and its role in regulating the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment. Get involved.
Notice of public meeting and participant funding offerings
Funding opportunities are currently available for the May 15, 2019 Orano Canada Inc. decommissioning licence renewal hearing of Cluff Lake and the May 16, 2019 Best Theratronics Ltd. licence renewal hearing.
The CNSC Learning Portal
Visit the CNSC's new Learning Portal to find our educational resources and play the Gamma Gear game.
CNSC 2017–18 Departmental Results Report is now available
The Departmental Results Report focuses on results-based accountability. It reports on the CNSC's accomplishments against the performance expectations and commitments set out in its Departmental Plan.
Exercise Synergy Challenge
Exercise Synergy Challenge brought together over 1,000 people, including more than 100 CNSC staff members for a hands-on, two day immersive experience, simulating a nuclear emergency.
Latest News
- You have until February 8, 2019 to submit your feedback
- The CNSC received no feedback on comments for REGDOC-2.7.2, Dosimetry, Volume II: Technical and Management System Requirements for Dosimetry Services
- Join our Feb. 6 webinar to Meet the Nuclear Regulator.
- Draft REGDOC-3.1.3 is open for consultation until February 15, 2019
- The CNSC received no feedback on comments for REGDOC-2.1.1, Management System
- The CNSC received no feedback on comments for REGDOC-2.10.1, Emergency Management and Fire Protection, Volume II: Framework for Recovery After a Nuclear Emergency
- The Record of Decision is available upon request by contacting the CNSC Secretariat.
- Learn more about our Participant Funding Program!
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Your safety – it's in everything we do
That's why the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission strives year round to be a world-class regulator
In 2018 we oversaw three major licence renewals...
continued our efforts to ensure the environment is protected...
and took steps to improve the way we serve Canadians
In the new year, we will continue to:
– Maintain a highly skilled workforce
– Do our part through leadership to keep the world safe
– Be ready to respond
– Enforce the highest safety standards
– Ensure we are transparent and we engage
Because we don't just work in your community
We also live there
Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy and safe holiday season
– Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO
Upcoming Commission proceedings
- January 28, 2019 (Hearing)
- February 20, 2019 (Meeting)
- May 15, 2019 (Hearing)
- May 16, 2019 (Hearing)
- View the full calendar
Recent Decisions
- September 27, 2018
Decision on the request to renew Bruce Power’s nuclear power reactor operating licence for the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station
News release | Record of decision (PDF 768 kb) - August 8, 2018
Summary decision on OPG’s application to renew the operating licence for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
News release | Summary record of decision - August 1, 2018
Decision on the request from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to renew the nuclear research and test establishment decommissioning licence for the Whiteshell Laboratories
Record of decision - August 1, 2018
Decision on the request from AREVA Resources Canada Inc. to amend the Cluff Lake Project operating licence to reflect the corporate name change from AREVA Resources Canada Inc. to Orano Canada Inc. and to amend the financial guarantee for the Cluff Lake Project
Record of decision - July 12, 2018
Decision on the request from AREVA Resources Canada Inc. to amend the McClean Lake operating licence to reflect the corporate name change from AREVA Resources Canada Inc. to Orano Canada Inc.
Record of decision
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