CNSC updates on the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia

We’re actively monitoring the events in Ukraine and are working closely with our federal and international counterparts, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to offer expertise and assistance.

On this page

• Important updates from the IAEA
• Statements from the CNSC
• Additional resources
• Media room
• Media contact information

Important updates from the International Atomic Energy Agency

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remains the most trusted and credible source of information on nuclear safety in Ukraine, and it continues to monitor and provide regular updates on the status of the country’s nuclear facilities.

Click here for the latest updates from the IAEA’s website.

Follow the IAEA’s social media accounts on Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook.

Statements from the CNSC

• Joint Statement on the conflict in Ukraine (May 2023)
• International Nuclear Regulators’ Association Joint Statement in Support of Ukraine’s Nuclear Regulator (September 2022)
• CNSC Statement on the ongoing situation in Ukraine (August 2022)
• CNSC Statement on the ongoing situation in Ukraine (March 2022)

Additional resources

CNSC

• CNSC and the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine enhance cooperation
• Emergency management and nuclear security
• Health effects of the Chernobyl Accident

Health Canada

• Understanding radiation
• Health effects of radiation
• Radiation Surveillance program

National

• Canada’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

International

• International Atomic Energy Agency
• Statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers in support of the IAEA´s efforts to promote Nuclear Safety and Security at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine - Federal Foreign Office
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• INRA Offer of Regulatory and Technical Support
• WENRA on the situation in Ukraine

Media room

• August 18, 2023 – President Velshi interview with the Toronto Star on her trip to Ukraine
• March 4, 2022 – President Velshi speaks to CP24 about the situation in Ukraine and our role
• March 4, 2022 – President Velshi explains to CBC News about how we are monitoring the ongoing situation in Ukraine

Media contact

Media Relations
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
613-996-6860
mediarelations-relationsmedias@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca