Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue

• Introduction: Indigenous Stakeholder Capacity Fund
• Stream 1: Indigenous Capacity Support
• Stream 2: Regulatory Policy Dialogue
• Stream 3: Engagement and Collaboration Support
• Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund Application Guide

The Regulatory Policy Dialogue stream funds short-term activities to support Indigenous Nations and communities, the public and non-governmental organizations in participating in the review of CNSC regulatory documents, policies and regulations. Funds under this stream will be offered on a case-by-case basis and disbursed through contribution agreements.

Who is eligible

Eligible recipients are Indigenous Nations and communities, including Indigenous organizations or an aggregate of communities, as well as other interested parties, such as non-governmental organizations, members of the public and other organizations with a direct interest in nuclear projects, facilities and activities in Canada.

Funding categories and eligible activities

Funding category	Eligible activities
Regulatory policy dialogue	Review and comment on relevant CNSC regulatory documents, policies, discussion papers and regulations, and participate in related engagement activities with the CNSC

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses include:

• professional fees
• administrative costs
• travel expenses including meals, accommodation and incidentals
• honoraria and ceremonial offerings

Funding opportunities plan

Opportunities will be open for funding on a case-by-case basis as they become available for public consultation.

Please be aware that unexpected changes in the timeline may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or adjustments in project requirements. While we strive to adhere to the initial schedule, flexibility may be necessary to accommodate evolving needs or external factors.

Name of project	Public consultation target date	Funding opportunity status	Application deadline
Discussion paper related to REGDOC 2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response	Extended to January 20, 2025	Closed	Closed
Discussion paper related to Bill C-21	Closed	Closed	Closed
Discussion paper introducing a quantitative health objective	Anticipating early spring 2025	Closed	Was: 2024-07-05
REGDOC 1.1.4, Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission a Reactor Facility	October 2024	Closed	Was: 2024-07-05
Discussion paper related to REGDOC 3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure	Fall 2024	Closed	Was: 2024-08-15
REGDOC-3.2.2, Indigenous Engagement	Spring 2025	Open	2025-03-23
Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations and associated regulatory document projects	Summer 2025 or winter 2026	Pending	N/A
Discussion paper related to REGDOC-2.5.2, Design of Reactor Facilities	TBD Potentially winter 2026	Pending	N/A

For more information on current and upcoming consultations, please visit our consultation page.

Contact us

Indigenous and Stakeholder Capacity Fund Administrator
Reconciliation Policy and Public Programs Division
Email: iscf-fscpia@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca