Good morning everyone. Thank you, Alan, for the introduction and for inviting me to participate today.International coordination in nuclear energy innovation is an important and timely issue and one I am glad to be able to discuss with you.Momentum has continued to build on innovative nuclear technologies, even during this tumultuous year.That makes turning our collective focus to these technologies more important than ever.But, before I get to that, a bit on my organization.
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Today, the Commission announced its decision to amend the waste facility decommissioning licence issued to Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Ltd. (CNL) for its Douglas Point Waste Facility, located in Tiverton, Ontario. This decision follows a public hearing held virtually on November 25 and 26, 2020. The amended licence allows CNL to undertake Phase 3 active decommissioning activities, including the decommissioning and dismantlement of certain facilities and structures at the facility.
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High-security nuclear sites across Canada are required to follow drug and alcohol testing requirements. The latest updates to the regulatory document REGDOC-2.2.4, Fitness for Duty, Volume II; Managing Alcohol and Drug Use, Version 3 complement earlier requirements approved by the Commission in 2017, such as random and pre-placement testing. Revised testing requirements for facility staff in key roles within high-security nuclear sites are based on rigorous research and provide the highest level of safety for all Canadians.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has announced its decision to renew the nuclear fuel facility licence held by BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT) in Toronto and Peterborough.
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has amended its Radiation Protection Regulations. The updates take into account the current science on radiation protection, as well as the recommendations of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the International Commission on Radiological Protection.
This fall, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) will be implementing an additional layer of vigilance to ensure even better protection for Canadians. As part of a broad review of workplace roles and responsibilities, we will be mandating drug and alcohol testing for workers who occupy critical positions at high-security nuclear facilities, such as power plants.
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On June 4, Rumina Velshi, President and CEO of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), in her new role as Chair of the Commission on Safety Standards (CSS) created by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led the 47th meeting of the CSS virtually, joined by more than 20 Member States and key observers from specialized international organizations and relevant non-governmental bodies.
The article “This Toronto plant makes fuel for Ontario nuclear reactors. A group of Davenport neighbours want it gone” published in the February 16 edition of the Toronto Star compels us to provide clarification for the benefit of your readers and to address any confusion.
