The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) operates and enforces
regulations under the
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA). Nuclear
activities are carefully regulated to ensure their safe operation.
As the federal regulator, the CNSC executes licensing decisions made by
the Commission or its designates, and continually monitors licensees to
ensure they comply with safety requirements that protect workers, the
public, and the environment and uphold Canada’s international commitments on
the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The requirements are set out through the
NSCA, its associated regulations, licences and directives provided by the
CNSC. The CNSC also offers instruction, assistance and information on these
requirements, in the form of regulatory documents, such as policies,
standards, guides and notices. Licensee compliance is verified through
inspections and reports.
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