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Nuclear substances

The CNSC regulates all aspects of nuclear energy, ensuring strict rules are followed for possession, use, packaging, transport, storage, and import and export of nuclear substances in order to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.

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Overview

The CNSC regulates all aspects of nuclear energy, ensuring strict rules are followed for possession, use, packaging, transport, storage, and import and export of nuclear substances in order to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment.

Nuclear Facilities: Nuclear Substance Processing

Nuclear substances are processed for industrial, medical and research purposes.

Uses of nuclear substances

Nuclear technology contributes to Canadians' everyday life and well-being.

Nuclear substances and radiation devices

In Canada, the possession and use of nuclear substances and radiation devices are regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), its associated regulations and CNSC licences.

Financial guarantees

A financial guarantee is a tangible commitment by a licensee that there will be sufficient resources to safely terminate licensed activities.

Exposure device operators

To perform gamma radiography or operate an exposure device in Canada, the law requires you to be certified by the CNSC as an exposure device operator (EDO) or to be working under the direct supervision of a certified EDO.

Class II nuclear facilities and prescribed equipment

In Canada, Class II nuclear facilities and prescribed equipment are regulated in accordance with the Class II Nuclear Facilities and Prescribed Equipment Regulations under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA).

Packaging and transportation of nuclear substances

All nuclear substances are transported in packages that are selected based on the nature, form, and quantity or activity of the substance.

Import and export controls

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is the federal authority that regulates the import and export of nuclear substances, prescribed equipment and prescribed information (technology).

Dosimetry service providers

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) licenses Dosimetry Service Providers under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.

Portable gauges

Gauges are used in industries such as agriculture, construction and civil engineering to measure moisture and compaction levels in soil and asphalt density in paving mixes.

CNSC's e-Business site

The e-business site allows you to navigate through the CNSC's online systems: Sealed Source Tracking System (SSTS) Nuclear Materials Accountancy Reporting (NMAR)

Map: Medical facilities

This map provides you with the location and type of nuclear facility.

Certification of Transport Packages and Special Form Radioactive Material

The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment; and to respect Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Certification of Radiation Devices

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians and the environment; and to respect Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Particle accelerator facilities

A particle accelerator is a machine that propels charged particles, such as electrons or protons, at high speeds, close to the speed of light.

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