Closed consultation: Recommendations for nuclear emergency protection strategies in Canada
Current status: Closed
This consultation ran from July 10, 2026 to August 10, 2026.
Health Canada sought input on our updated recommendations for nuclear emergency protection strategies.
The document that was open for consultation is an update to our 2018 guidance document: Generic Criteria and Operational Intervention Levels (OILs) for Nuclear Emergency Planning and Response. That guidance recommended criteria that could be compared to radiation measurements or calculations to support decision-making for protective actions during a nuclear emergency. The update introduced a few new criteria and also expanded on several key concepts, emphasizing the importance of balancing the risks and consequences of taking disruptive protective actions. The updated guidance recommended that authorities take a comprehensive approach to managing an emergency response that will reduce negative impacts and maximize overall well-being.
Who was the focus of this consultation
We engaged with:
- the public
- Indigenous partners
- industry stakeholders
- non-governmental organizations
- federal, provincial and territorial emergency response and health protection agencies
Key questions for discussion
Ideas and inputs were sought on:
- the proposed approach
- the potential impacts of implementing
- identifying additional considerations
The input that was gathered through this process will be considered in the finalization of the recommendations prior to publication.
Contact us
Radiation Protection Bureau, Health Canada
775 Brookfield Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 1C1
Telephone: 613-954-6647
Email: rpb-brp@hc-sc.gc.ca