Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
We regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment.
We also implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.
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Scheduled Commission meetings and hearings, documentation, decisions and information on public participation
Protecting people and the environment
Environmental assessments, review of and participation in environmental protection activities
Emergency management and nuclear security
Plans and programs for emergencies and for non-routine conditions
Uses of nuclear substances and radiation devices in Canada, and information about certification
Regulation of nuclear waste in Canada, and maps of waste management facility locations
Nuclear power plants, research reactors, small modular reactors and other shut-down or decommissioned reactors
Uranium mines and mills, and uranium processing facilities in Canada
Acts and regulations, nuclear regulatory requirements, agreements and regulatory actions
Funding to help individuals, Indigenous Nations and communities, and not-for-profit organizations participate in regulatory review processes
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Pressure tubes: The heart of the reactor
Learn about CNSC’s response to findings of elevated hydrogen equivalent in pressure tubes
Small modular reactors
Regulating small modular reactors
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