Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
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Putting Nuclear Safety First

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is an independent federal government agency that regulates the use of nuclear energy and material to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

The CNSC is comprised of two components: the CNSC staff organization and the Commission Tribunal. The Commission Tribunal makes independent decisions on the licensing of nuclear-related activities in Canada.