Directives and international treaties
Directives
The Governor in Council may, by order, issue directives to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) of general application on broad policy matters with respect to the objectives of the CNSC.
More…Directive to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regarding the Health
of Canadians
In accordance with section 19 of the
Nuclear Safety and Control Act
(NSCA), the Government of Canada requested that, in regulating the production, possession and use of nuclear
substances in order to prevent unreasonable risk to the health of persons, the CNSC consider the health of Canadians
who, for medical purposes, depend on nuclear substances produced by nuclear reactors.
Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management applies to all departments and agencies involved in the
federal regulatory process. Government officials are responsible for abiding by the Directive at all stages of the
regulatory lifecycle including development, implementation, evaluation and review.
International treaties
More…Nuclear Safeguards Agreements
The CNSC implements Canada's bilateral agreement with the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on nuclear safeguards verification to
verify that nuclear material is not diverted from peaceful uses to nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive
devices. The agreement gives the IAEA the right and obligation to monitor Canada's nuclear related activities.
For more information
- Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
- Cabinet Directive on Regulation
- Developing and improving federal regulations
- Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council
To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and the Government of Canada’s Open Government website under the "Find a Consultation" option.
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