Consultation

Consultation with the public, licensees and interested organizations is an important part of the process the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) uses to develop many of the regulatory tools within its regulatory framework. The CNSC welcomes public input on draft documents that are open for consultation.

Each document is made available for public comment for a specified period of time. At the end of the consultation period, CNSC staff review all public input. Public comments are then posted for feedback on the CNSC website. Please note that comments submitted, including names and affiliations, are intended to be made public, in the official language in which they were received.

A consultation report is then prepared to summarize the feedback.

Consultations can also be found on the Consulting with Canadians website.

Comment on draft terms of reference

Currently, there are no terms of reference open for consultation

Comment on draft regulatory documents

Comment on discussion papers

Discussion papers play an important role in the selection and development of the CNSC's requirements or guidance. They are used to solicit early public feedback on CNSC policies or approaches. The use of discussion papers early in the regulatory process underlines the CNSC's commitment to a transparent consultation process. The CNSC analyzes and considers this early feedback when determining the type and nature of requirements and guidance to issue. This process is intended to streamline document development and publishing.

Currently, there are no discussion papers for consultation.

View the history of discussion papers

Comment on proposed new regulations or amendments to regulations

When required, the CNSC puts forward proposals for new regulations or proposed amendments to existing regulations under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act. The proposed amendments, regulations and documents are made available to the public for comment.

The Canada Gazette is the official newspaper of the Government of Canada. It publishes all formal public notices and official appointments, proposed regulations, regulations and bills tabled in Parliament.

Currently, there are no regulations for consultation.

View the history of regulations

Subscribe to receive an email notification that a new draft document, proposed regulation or an amendment to a regulation has been posted for public consultation.

To request a paper copy of a draft document or for more information, contact the CNSC.

For more information

• Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
• The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
• The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
• The Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.