Do you have questions about the CNSC's role in the proposed licensing of BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc.?
Learn more about the roles of the Commission and CNSC's staff in the licensing process along with other questions pertaining to the BWXT's licensing in our latest FAQs.
Open houses in Toronto and Peterborough: BWXT's licence renewal request
BWXT is seeking licence renewal. Come talk with CNSC staff on January 22 and 23, 2020 to learn more.
CNSC formalizes its relationship with the Métis Nation of Ontario
The CNSC and the Métis Nation of Ontario signed Terms of Reference to collaborate and address areas of interest or concern raised by their community.
Memorandum of Cooperation between the CNSC and the U.S. NRC
The CNSC and U. S. NRC sign a Memorandum of Cooperation to enhance technical reviews of advanced and small modular reactor technologies
Latest News
January 23, 2020
- CNSC inspection identifies instances of non-compliance with regulatory requirements
January 22, 2020
- Results are in line with those from 2014, 2016 (Toronto only) and 2018 and show Canadians and the environment near these facilities continue to be protected.
January 17, 2020
- Read our FAQ
- REGDOC-3.5.2 provides information about making, receiving, reviewing, appealing and redetermining orders.
January 16, 2020
- Roles and responsibilities in a nuclear emergency
- The amended agreement updates existing administrative procedures for cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
January 15, 2020
- Regarding recent media stories on extension of operations, any request to operate beyond December 31, 2024 requires Commission approval. The CNSC has not received an application.
January 12, 2020
- Alert sent in error
Upcoming Commission proceedings
- March 2, 2020 (Hearing)
- March 3, 2020 (Hearing)
- March 5, 2020 (Hearing)
- March 6, 2020 (Hearing)
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Recent Decisions
- December 19, 2019
Decision on the application by Cameco Corporation to amend its waste facility operating licence for the decommissioned Beaverlodge mine and mill
News release - December 19, 2019
Decision on the application by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd to renew their nuclear research and test establishment decommissioning licence for Whiteshell Laboratories
News release - December 9, 2019
Decision on the request from Saskatchewan Research Council to amend its non-power reactor operating licence to decommission its SLOWPOKE-2 facility
News release - July 25, 2019
Decision on the request from Orano Canada to renew its uranium mine licence for its Cluff Lake Project
News release - June 26, 2019
Decision on the request from Best Theratronics Limited to renew its Class IB nuclear processing facility operating licence
News release | Record of decision
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