On November 15, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address at the G4SR-3 Summit. During her keynote, President Velshi spoke about our readiness to regulate small modular reactors and other new technologies. Nuclear security, regulatory efficiency, engagement and international collaboration are all key to ensuring this readiness. Executive Vice-President Ramzi Jammal also highlighted our modern regulatory framework and the importance of international cooperation efforts in advancing regulatory harmonization.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to amend Ontario Power Generation’s Darlington operating licence to authorize the production of Molybdenum-99.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) would like to inform the media about the upcoming public Commission hearing on NB Power’s licence renewal application for its Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station on November 10, 2021.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to issue BWXT Medical Ltd. a Class IB nuclear substance processing facility licence to operate a nuclear medicine production facility in Ottawa, Ontario.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced its decision to renew the nuclear power reactor site preparation licence held by Ontario Power Generation Inc. for its Darlington New Nuclear Project, located in the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario.
On September 8, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a keynote address on the prospects for small modular reactors at the World Nuclear Association’s annual symposium. She provided the CNSC’s perspective on the need for greater international harmonization and coordination in the regulation of nuclear energy, and with respect to emerging technology.
On August 17, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks at the Palo Verde Women in Nuclear Leadership Symposium. In her remarks, she discussed the essential role that leaders play in the success of diversity and inclusion efforts. The fundamentals of nuclear safety – including safety culture and emergency preparedness – are better achieved by diverse teams who bring forward a variety of perspectives.
On June 26, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks at the World Nuclear University Strategic Leadership Academy. In her remarks, she outlined the important role leaders play in fostering a strong and robust safety culture, and in ensuring that diversity and inclusion efforts succeed. She encouraged future leaders to demonstrate agility, always be prepared for the unexpected and make timely decisions.
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The Commission announced today it will renew the uranium mine licence held by Cameco Corporation (Cameco) for its Cigar Lake Operation in northern Saskatchewan. This decision follows a public hearing held virtually on April 28 and 29, 2021. The renewed licence allows Cameco to continue operating the Cigar Lake mine.
On June 2, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks at the Joint Canada–UK Workshop on Diversity and Inclusivity in the Nuclear Sector. In her remarks, she spoke about the need for concrete action to achieve gender parity in nuclear.
