About the CNSC

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is an independent, quasi-judicial administrative tribunal and regulatory agency that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment, and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The CNSC’s mandate does not include regulating for economic objectives. Nuclear regulation is solely federal jurisdiction, and the CNSC has no provincial counterparts.

The CNSC consists of two components: a Commission tribunal and CNSC staff.

CNSC staff is responsible for the following: providing advice to the Commission tribunal; implementing tribunal decisions; and enforcing compliance with regulatory requirements.

For more information:

• The CNSC: An Overview
• The Commission Tribunal
• Organization
• Careers at the CNSC

CNSC Reports:

• Annual Report
• Report on Plans and Priorities
• Departmental Performance Report
• Access to Information and Privacy
• Employment Equity
• Proactive Disclosure
• Auditor General of Canada Reports and CNSC Responses and Action Plans
• CNSC Internal Audit and Evaluation Reports and Summaries