2023–24 Annual Funding Decision Report: Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund
On this page
- About the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund (ISCF)
- Available funding
- Amount of funding available
- Funding opportunities available
- Eligible expenses covered by the ISCF
- List of all initiatives funded under each ISCF funding stream for fiscal year 2023–24
- Indicators of success: Survey results
- Benefits and effectiveness of capacity support for Indigenous Nations and communities (example)
About the Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund (ISCF)
The ISCF is a new program stemming from the 2022 Fall Economic Statement Impact Assessment Renewal Initiative to improve regulatory processes for major projects. It was officially launched by the CNSC in May 2023 following extensive feedback from Indigenous Nations and communities and stakeholders to help address capacity needs. It is a 5-year program for which up to $3.8 M in new funding will be available annually. The program sunsets in March 2028 and aims to reduce financial and capacity barriers for Indigenous Nations and communities and interested parties to participate in the full lifecycle of the CNSC’s regulatory processes, programs, policies and initiatives more meaningfully. It also builds on guidance, best practices and lessons learned from other federal departments and the CNSC’s own funding programs; supporting early and ongoing engagement, as well as collaboration and relationship building.
The ISCF provides support for Indigenous Nations and communities and stakeholders to become engaged in CNSC regulatory activities that are not tied to a specific CNSC licensing decision, environmental assessment process, or Commission proceeding.
Eligible recipients include:
- Indigenous Nations, communities, organizations, or aggregates of communities
- Members of the public
- Non-governmental organizations
- Other organizations
Available funding
Up to $2.32 M in funding was available this fiscal year (2023–24), which was the program ramp-up year:
- $2.02 M in contributions
- $300 k in grants
Full funding of $3.8M will be available in fiscal year 2024–25 and each of the remaining years of the program until 2028.
Total budget is distributed between 3 funding streams:
- Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support
- Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue
- Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support
Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support
The purpose of the Indigenous Capacity Support stream is to reduce barriers for Indigenous Nations and communities to participate in CNSC regulatory processes, programs, policies and initiatives. Funding through the Indigenous Capacity Support stream is targeted to develop and support organizational capacity of Indigenous Nations and communities, including aggregates of Indigenous Nations and communities with a direct interest in nuclear projects, facilities and activities in Canada. Funding is provided to recipients via contribution agreements for this stream.
Funding is available in the following 2 categories:
- Indigenous knowledge (IK), land use and other related studies
- Staffing and internal resource support
Funding allocation
Applicants may request funding for up to 2 years for long-term activities.
Maximum funding allocation:
- Up to a maximum of $100,000 per year for Indigenous Nations and communities
- Up to a maximum of $200,000 per year for Indigenous organizations representing multiple Indigenous Nations and communities
The amount of funding per successful applicant depends on the complexity and associated resource requirements of the activity proposed, and the availability of funds.
Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue
The purpose of the Regulatory Policy Dialogue stream is to support Indigenous Nations and communities and key public stakeholders to participate in the review of CNSC regulatory documents, regulations and policies to ensure that the perspectives of Indigenous Nations and communities, as well as key public stakeholders are incorporated into CNSC processes, regulations and policies. Funding is provided to recipients via contribution agreements for this stream.
Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support
The purpose of the Engagement and Collaboration Support stream is to support engagement and collaboration activities between the CNSC and Indigenous Nations and communities and key public stakeholders. Funding is provided to recipients through both grants and contribution agreements for this stream.
Amount of funding available
The CNSC determines the total amount of funding it will make available for each funding opportunity based on a number of factors, including:
- total amount of ISCF financial resources currently available
- potential interest of Indigenous Nations and communities and public stakeholders and the number of funding recipients that can be expected (if applicable)
- the complexity of the activity or subject matter and associated resource requirements
- any pre-established maximum funding allocations in relation to the specific funding opportunity or activity
- CNSC priorities for engagement, relationship building and capacity building
Each funding opportunity is posted on the CNSC’s website. The notice includes the total amount of funding available and/or the maximum amount of funding payable to an eligible recipient.
Funding opportunities available
- Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support – posted on an annual basis (2023 opportunity was available from Mid-May to late June) – 20 initiatives were funded for 20 recipients
- Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue – 2 opportunities posted in 2023-24 (depends on the Regulatory Framework consultation plan) – 11 initiatives were funded for 10 recipients
- Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support – opportunities were identified through ongoing engagement and collaboration work with the CNSC – 33 initiatives were funded for 22 recipients
Eligible expenses covered by the ISCF
The CNSC awards ISCF funding only for expenses considered eligible, reasonable and necessary to complete the activity. The CNSC will not fund activities that duplicate services, studies or written materials that other public or private sources are already funding, including other funding sources from the CNSC.
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The funding review committee (FRC) conducts an assessment of the applications using the assessment criteria outlined below and make funding recommendations to CNSC management. The FRC develops a set of recommendations for the CNSC regarding who should be approved for funding, for how much and what activities should be completed.
In determining the amount of funding recommended for award, the FRC considers the following assessment criteria:
- CNSC priorities for engagement and relationship building with Indigenous Nations and communities and public stakeholders
- capacity-building priorities, needs and interests identified by the CNSC through direct engagement and communications with Indigenous Nations and communities and public stakeholders
- relevance of the application to the CNSC’s mandate, ISCF goals and objectives, and the specific funding opportunity
- the complexity of the activity or subject matter and associated resource requirements
- any pre-established maximum funding allocations in relation to the specific funding opportunity or activity
- the applicant’s previous experience with grant or contribution funding agreements with the CNSC, if applicable
- potential interest of Indigenous Nations and communities and public stakeholders, and the number of funding recipients that can be expected (if applicable)
- total amount of ISCF financial resources available
List of all initiatives funded under each ISCF funding stream for fiscal year 2023–24
The CNSC carefully considered the FRC’s recommendations on the allocation of funding through the ISCF in 2023–24 and approved the reimbursement of 64 initiatives supporting 30 individual recipients for a total of $4,579,835.39 awarded over multiple years.
| Funding stream | Recipient | Project title | Total project budget | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Algonquins of Ontario | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Algonquins of Ontario to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Clearwater River Dene Nation | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Clearwater River Dene Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | English River First Nation | Internal resource support | $180,423.68 | This funding is for English River First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Hiawatha First Nation | Internal resource support | $194,480.00 | This funding is for Hiawatha First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Historic Saugeen Metis | Indigenous knowledge study | $9,000.00 | This funding is to assist Historic Saugeen Métis create an herbaceous and woody plants guide to share with CNSC staff to enhance engagement related to CNSC-regulated nuclear facilities and activities in Historic Saugeen Métis traditional territory. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Historic Saugeen Metis | Internal resource support | $81,250.00 | This funding is for Historic Saugeen Métis to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Kebaowek First Nation | Internal resource support | $74,800.00 | This funding is for Kebaowek First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 1 year. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg | Internal resource support | $186,726.54 | This funding is for Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Manitoba Métis Federation | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Manitoba Métis Federation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Métis Nation Ontario | Internal resource support | $284,802.38 | This funding is for Métis Nation of Ontario to hire 2 internal resources and to help fund the administrative costs to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for a period of 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Métis Nation Saskatchewan | Internal resource support | $220,000.00 | This funding is for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan to hire an internal resource and to help fund the administrative costs to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for a period of 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn | Internal resource support | $286,000.00 | This funding is for Mi'gmawe'l 'tplu'taqnn to hire 2 internal resources and to help fund the administrative costs to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for a period of 2 years on behalf of multiple Mi’gma First Nations in New Brunswick. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Mississauga First Nation | Internal resource support | $143,000.00 | This funding is for Mississauga First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc. | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Passamaquoddy Recognition Group Inc. to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Pinehouse Kineepik Metis Local #9 | Internal resource support | $200,000.00 | This funding is for Pinehouse Kineepik Métis Local #9 to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation | Internal resource support | $168,715.05 | This funding is for Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Saugeen Ojibway Nation | Indigenous knowledge study | $300,100.00 | This funding is for Saugeen Ojibway Nation to hire 2 internal resources to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest, and to support their Coastal Waters Monitoring Program, for a period of 2 years on behalf of the communities of Neyaashiinigmiing and Saugeen. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Wolastoquey Nation in New Brunswick | Internal resource support | $140,482.00 | This funding is for Wolastoquey Nation in New Brunswick to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support | Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources Office | Internal resource support | $186,872.40 | This funding is for Ya’thi Néné Lands and Resources Office to hire an internal resource support to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest for 2 years. |
| Stream 1 - Total | 20 recipients | 20 initiatives | $3,656,652.05 | |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Anishinabek Nation | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $15,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility | Discussion paper related to Bill C-21 | $9,975.00 | This funding is to assist the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility review the discussion paper about Bill C-21’s proposed changes to the Nuclear and Safety Control Act. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Canadian Environmental Law Association | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $5,130.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations | Discussion paper related to Bill C-21 | $12,375.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing the discussion paper about Bill C-21’s proposed changes to the Nuclear and Safety Control Act. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $14,025.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Kebaowek First Nation | Discussion paper related to Bill C-21 | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist Kebaowek First Nation review the discussion paper about Bill C-21’s proposed changes to the Nuclear and Safety Control Act. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Manitoba Metis Federation | Discussion paper related to Bill C-21 | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing the discussion paper about Bill C-21’s proposed changes to the Nuclear and Safety Control Act. |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation | Discussion paper related to Bill C-21 | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing the discussion paper about Bill C-21’s proposed changes to the Nuclear and Safety Control Act |
| Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue | Northwatch | Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.10.1 | $8,750.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in reviewing REGDOC-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response. |
| Stream 2 - Total | 10 recipients | 11 initiatives | $115,255.00 | |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Algonquins of Ontario | Participation in Independent Environmental Monitoring Program | $3,193.30 | This funding is to support Algonquins of Ontario to participate in the CNSC’s Independent Environmental Monitoring Program. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation | Engagement and collaboration support | $70,148.00 | This funding is to assist Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation to coordinate and participate in the engagement and collaboration activities with the CNSC developed in the work plan created with the terms of reference for long-term engagement with the CNSC. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation | IT equipment | $5,000.00 | This funding is to assist the recipient in purchasing IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation | Terms of reference work plan activities | $20,972.25 | This funding is to support Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation in participating in activities related to their terms of reference for long-term engagement and workplan with the CNSC. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Anishinabek Nation | engagement session | $55,495.00 | This funding is to assist Anishinabek Nation to host an engagement session with CNSC staff and the First Nations that the Anishinabek Nation represents. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities | Development of terms of reference and work plan | $88,000.00 | This funding is to support the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities in implementing terms of reference for engagement and collaboration with the CNSC. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Canadian Environmental Law Association | Environmental Non-Governmental Organization (ENGO) Forum meetings 2023 | $1,400.00 | This funding is to support the Canadian Environmental Law Association's participation in the CNSC's Environmental Non-Governmental Organization Forum. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Clearwater River Dene Nation | Training support | $53,440.00 | This funding is for Clearwater River Dene Nation to hire an internal resource to liaise and coordinate activities with CNSC staff related to CNSC-regulated facilities and activities of interest. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Clearwater River Dene Nation | Treaty Day celebrations | $15,000.00 | This funding is to support Clearwater River Dene First Nation in hosting the Clearwater River Dene Nation Treaty Day Celebrations at which the CNSC will have an information booth. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Curve Lake First Nation | Harvester symposium | $3,000.00 | This funding is to support the annual harvester symposium in Curve Lake First Nation where the CNSC will have an information booth. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | English River First Nation (ERFN) | Co-presentation between CNSC and ERFN at the Canadian Institute 12th National Symposium on Cumulative Effects and Environmental Management in Calgary April 8–10, 2024 | $5,085.40 | This funding is to help support the participation of representatives from ERFN in giving a presentation alongside the CNSC at the 3-day Canadian Institute 12th National Symposium on Cumulative Effects and Environmental Management in Calgary. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | English River First Nation | IT equipment | $3,890.00 | This funding is to help the recipient purchase IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | English River First Nation | Terms of reference support | $1,672.00 | This funding is to assist English River First Nation negotiate and finalize terms of reference for long-term engagement with the CNSC. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | English River First Nation | Traditional ceremony | $20,199.30 | This funding is to assist English River First Nation in hosting a traditional ceremony and meetings with CNSC staff and English River First Nation community members. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations | Community engagement workshops | $113,544.75 | This funding is to assist the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in hosting community workshops with the CNSC in Saskatchewan. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Manitoba Métis Federation | Whiteshell Laboratories inspection | $1,510.72 | This funding is to support the Manitoba Métis Federation in observing the CNSC's compliance verification process at Whiteshell Labs. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn | IT equipment | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist Mi'gmawe'l Tplu'taqnn in purchasing IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Mississauga First Nation | Engagement and collaboration support | $51,302.68 | This funding is to support meetings between Mississauga First Nation (MFN) and CNSC staff to discuss CNSC-regulated facilities and activities in MFN’s traditional and treaty territory. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Mississauga First Nation | IT equipment | $5,000.00 | This funding is to help Mississauga First Nation purchase IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation | GIS software | $2,953.50 | This funding is to help Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation purchase IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation | Nuclear Waste Management, Decommissioning And Environmental Restoration (NWMDER) Conference support | $4,314.82 | This funding is to help support the participation of representatives for Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation participate in the Canadian Nuclear Society’s NWMDER Conference where they will gather information on the topics of interest to the Nation and report back to the Chief and Council about what they learned. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Northwatch | Environmental non-governmental organization (ENGO) Forum meetings 2023 | $2,240.00 | This funding is to support the participation of Northwatch in the meetings for the ENGO Forum members with CNSC staff. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Nuclear Transparency Project | ENGO Forum meetings 2023 | $4,000.00 | This funding is to support the Nuclear Transparency Project's participation in the CNSC's ENGO Forum. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Ottawa River Keeper | ENGO Forum meetings 2023 | $1,400.00 | This funding is to support Ottawa Riverkeeper's participation in the CNSC's ENGO Forum. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Pinehouse Kineepik Metis Local #9 | IT equipment | $5,000.00 | This funding is to help Pinehouse Kineepik Metis Local #9 purchase IT equipment to engage with CNSC staff virtually. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation | collaboration support | $7,842.12 | This funding is to assist Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation to travel to meetings with CNSC staff and CNL staff at the Whiteshell Laboratories site. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation | Review of REGDOC-3.2.2, Indigenous Engagement | $7,020.00 | This funding is to support Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation in participating in the early engagement to review and provide feedback on CNSC REGDOC 3.2.2, Indigenous Engagement. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation | Treaty Day celebration | $10,000.00 | This funding is to assist Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation in hosting a Treaty Day celebration at which the CNSC will engage and collaborate with Sagkeeng Anicinabe First Nation community members. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Saskatchewan Environmental Society | ENGO Forum Meetings 2024 | $4,675.00 | This funding is to support the participation of Saskatchewan Environmental Society in the meetings for the ENGO Forum members with CNSC staff in 2024. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Saskatchewan Environmental Society | ENGO Forum meetings 2023 | $1,400.00 | This funding is to support the Saskatchewan Environmental Society's participation in the CNSC's ENGO Forum. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Saugeen Ojibway Nation | Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) professional development day activities | $2,150.00 | This funding is to support the Saugeen Ojibway Nation's STEM professional development day activities. CNSC staff also participated in this outreach session. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | University of Saskatchewan | 2024 STEM workshop in Saskatoon | $149,985.00 | This funding will assist the University of Saskatchewan in hosting a STEM workshop for Indigenous students that is being coordinated by the CNSC in Saskatoon in May 2024 with the purpose of weaving Indigenous and Western systems of knowledge and culture. |
| Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support | Ya' thi Néné Lands and Resources Office | Terms of reference (TOR) workplan activities 2024 | $77,094.50 | This funding is to assist Ya'thi Néné Lands and Resources Office in participating in activities related to their TOR for long-term engagement and workplan with the CNSC. |
| Stream 3 - Total | 22 recipients | 33 initiatives | $807,928.34 | |
| Grand total | 30 individual recipients | 64 initiatives | $4,579,835.39 | Some of the funds are awarded over multiple years |
Indicators of success: Survey results
To further enhance its commitment to excellence, the CNSC endeavours to increase satisfaction with its regulatory processes and engagement activities, aligning with the program’s objectives. Through rigorous evaluation and direct feedback from recipients, the CNSC continuously refines its funding programs to ensure effective delivery and performance, as demonstrated by the following survey results.
- 100% of survey respondents are satisfied with the timeliness with which their application was processed.
- 88% of survey respondents mentioned that the funding they received for the project/activity they applied for helped them better understand the CNSC’s role as Canada’s nuclear regulator and regulatory processes.
- 99% of survey respondents would not have been able to complete or meaningfully participate in the activity that was funded without funding from the ISCF.
Benefits and effectiveness of capacity support for Indigenous Nations and communities (example)
In 2023–24, 19 Indigenous Nations and communities were awarded funding through Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support to hire a coordinator for their community to help manage the work, engagement, collaboration and relationship with the CNSC. To date, having a capacity coordinator has helped Indigenous Nations and communities streamline operations, enhance communications, and maximize resource utilization by coordinating schedules, communications and needs between the CNSC and each Nation. This funding also facilitates clear communication channels, ensuring there are consistent parties managing and tracking the meetings, reporting, follow-up activities, actions and deliverables. This helps both the Indigenous Nations and communities and the CNSC stay on track with key initiatives and actions specific to the CNSC and the nuclear sector. It also promotes collaboration and helps create synergies between both parties, fostering a mutually beneficial relationship built on trust, mutual respect and collaboration.
Overall, capacity support funding plays a crucial role in facilitating positive and effective partnerships between the CNSC and Indigenous Nations and communities by ensuring that resources are effectively managed and utilized to meet mutual goals and objectives. To date, both the CNSC and Indigenous Nations and communities who have received funding through the ISCF have seen positive benefits and outcomes that help support the objectives of the funding program, the CNSC and the Government of Canada.
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