Update on Ukraine: We continue to actively monitor the events related to nuclear safety in Ukraine. Read our full statement for details on the coordinated effort.
On March 3, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, appeared in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development regarding a study on the governance of nuclear waste in Canada.
As Canada’s Nuclear Regulator, the CNSC has been carefully monitoring the events at nuclear facilities in Ukraine and are working with our federal partners to support the Canadian Government response. We are currently in a state of enhanced monitoring in keeping with our emergency plan.
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Canada’s nuclear regulator to hold a public webinar on New Brunswick Power’s licence renewal application for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
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CNSC renews Cameco Corporation’s nuclear fuel facility licence for its Blind River Refinery for a 10-year period. This licence renewal authorizes the production of uranium trioxide from uranium ore concentrates.
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CNSC renews Cameco’s nuclear fuel facility licence for Cameco Fuel Manufacturing Inc. for a 1-year period. This licence renewal authorizes the company to continue manufacturing uranium dioxide fuel pellets and nuclear fuel bundles.
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The Commission has amended Orano Canada Inc.’s uranium mine and mill licence for its McClean Lake Operation, to allow expansion of the JEB Tailings Management Facility.