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Nuclear Safety and Security in Canada

Nuclear Safety and Security in Canada

Following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, the CNSC has acted to maximize the safety and security of Canadian nuclear facilities.

For more details on the CNSC's response, please see the following documents:

• Backgrounder on Amendments to the Nuclear Security Regulations (Updated: 2006-09-07)
• Q&A: Nuclear Security Regulations Amendments (Updated: 2006-09-07)
• Nuclear Security Update (Updated: 2005-10-13)
• Backgrounder : CNSC Action on Nuclear Security Post September 11, 2001
  (Updated: 2005-10-13)
• FAQs : Nuclear Security in Canada
  (Updated: 2005-10-13)

If you have any questions, please refer to the Contacts page.