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Our Mission

Mandate

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment; to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.

Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, CNSC's mandate involves four major areas:

  • regulation of the development, production and use of nuclear energy in Canada to protect health, safety and the environment
  • regulation of the production, possession, use and transport of nuclear substances, and the production, possession and use of prescribed equipment and prescribed information
  • implementation of measures respecting international control of the development, production, transport and use of nuclear energy and substances, including measures respecting the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear explosive devices
  • dissemination of scientific, technical and regulatory information concerning the activities of CNSC, and the effects on the environment, on the health and safety of persons, of the development, production, possession, transport and use of nuclear substances

Vision

To be a world-class nuclear regulator

Strategic priorities

To be a modern nuclear regulator

  • Robust, performance-based, regulatory framework
  • Science- and evidence-based decisions and risk-informed actions
  • Enable technological innovation

To be a trusted regulator

  • Independent, transparent, fair and competent
  • Credible source of scientific and technical information
  • Strong safety culture
  • Respectful and inclusive engagement

To be a leader and influence global nuclear efforts

  • Leadership role in enhancing nuclear safety and security, and harmonization of regulatory practices
  • Strong international relationships
  • Share and leverage knowledge and best practices

To be an agile organization

  • Embrace change
  • Inclusive and representative workforce
  • Empowered and digitally enabled

Values and culture

  • Respect the rights and contributions of everyone
  • Act with integrity in all that we do
  • Commit to being of service to Canadians, Indigenous peoples and the government
  • Always strive for excellence in our work
  • Commit to personal and professional responsibility
  • Promote and adhere to a strong culture of safety

Features

Achieving our vision (140 KB, PDF)

Learn about our strategic priorities and the values that help us meet our mandate.

Acts and regulations

Learn more about the legislation and guidance documents that inform our regulatory framework.te

Values and ethics

Access the full CNSC Values and Ethics Code, which provides a foundation for fulfilling our duties.

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