The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) operates and enforces regulations under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act . Nuclear activities are carefully regulated to ensure their safe operation.
The Nuclear Safety and Control Act prohibits any person from preparing a site, constructing, operating, decommissioning or abandoning a nuclear facility without first obtaining a licence granted by the CNSC.
The Nuclear Safety and Control Act further states that:
“No licence may be issued unless, in the opinion of the Commission, the applicant: