REGDOC-3.2.2, Indigenous Engagement

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) provides guidance to support meaningful Indigenous engagement in regulatory processes and to ensure that potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights are considered.

Overview

This document provides clear expectations for licensees on how to engage with Indigenous communities when a licensee’s proposed project may trigger the Crown’s duty to consult. While this legal duty remains the responsibility of the CNSC, licensees may be asked to carry out parts of the consultation process. The CNSC may use the information and proposed measures submitted by licensees to help meet its consultation obligations.

The requirements build on REGDOC-3.2.1, Public Information and Disclosure, and aim to ensure that potential or established Indigenous and/or treaty rights are meaningfully considered.

The guidance is intended to improve Indigenous engagement, build stronger relationships with Indigenous communities, support timely consultation and reduce the risk of delays in regulatory reviews.

Version 1.2 updates:

• Administrative updates to references to the Secretariat
• As of January 1, 2022:
  • The Commission Secretariat became the Commission Registry
  • The Commission Secretary became the Commission Registrar

REGDOC-3.2.2 history

Contact us

For questions or further information:

Email: cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
280 Slater St
PO Box 1046 Stn B
Ottawa ON  K1P 5S9

Telephone: 613-947-7516 or 1-800-668-5284
(toll-free in Canada and the U.S.)
Fax: 613-995-5086

Related links

• List of published regulatory documents
• Draft regulatory documents open for comment