Notice of public hearing and participant funding offering
A funding opportunity is currently available for the October 2–3, 2019 public hearing to consider an application from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. to renew its Nuclear Research and Test Establishment Decommissioning Licence for the Whiteshell Laboratories site.
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
- CNSC to consider CNL’s request to amend the release limits in its waste nuclear substance licence for the Port Granby Project
- REGDOC-2.4.3, provides information about the prevention of criticality accidents for nuclear operations using fissionable materials
- President Velshi presented on and answered questions related to the Committee’s ongoing study of international best practices for engaging Indigenous communities regarding major energy projects
- Participant funding is currently available for the October 2–3, 2019 hearing to consider the licence renewal for nuclear research and test establishment decommissioning licence for the Whiteshell Laboratories site
- Read the report from the International Symposium on Communicating Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies to the Public
- The agenda for the Commission meeting being held on February 20, 2019 in Ottawa is now available
- Overall, USNC has demonstrated an understanding of CNSC regulatory requirements and expectations.
- President Velshi presented on and answered questions related to the government’s ongoing study of Bill C-69, an Act to enact the Impact Assessment Act
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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
- February 28, 2019 (Hearing)
- March 22, 2019 (Hearing)
- May 15, 2019 (Hearing)
- May 16, 2019 (Hearing)
- October 2, 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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