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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) signs international agreements and arrangements to support nuclear safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation. These formal instruments strengthen regulatory cooperation, promote information sharing and align Canada with global nuclear standards.
The following table lists formal agreements the CNSC has signed with international partners.
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| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Argentine Republic for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 1996 Country: Argentina Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement (NCA) Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Comision Nacional Atomica Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Argentine Republic for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: September 1996 Country: Argentina Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Argentina Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Ente Nacional Regulador Nuclear of the Argentine Republic for Technical Co-operation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Signed: September 1996 Country: Argentina Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Facilitates technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Autoridad Regulatoria Nuclear of Argentina for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: June 2009 Country: Argentina Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for the harmonization of regulatory controls on the import and export of radioactive sources |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Australia Constituting an Agreement providing for Re-Transfers of Canadian Nuclear Material Signed: March 9, 1981 Country: Australia Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Australia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Australia Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: May 1982 Country: Australia Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Australia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Co-operation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency Signed: November 2007 Country: Australia Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Facilitates technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: September 2010 Country: Australia Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and The Federal Agency for Nuclear Control of Belgium Signed: March 2023 Country: Belgium Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: May 1996 Country: Brazil Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Comissao Nacional de Energia Nuclear Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: April 1997 Country: Brazil Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Brazil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Comision Chilena de Energia Nuclear for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: December 2011 Country: Chile Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: November 1994 Country: China Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the China Atomic Energy Authority Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: February 1997 Country: China Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Protocol to the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 2012 Country: China Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Protocol to the nuclear cooperation agreement |
| Administrative Arrangement between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the China Atomic Energy Authority pursuant to the Protocol to the Agreement Between the Government Of Canada and the Government of the People’s Republic Of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 2012 Country: China Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding Between the CNSC and the National Nuclear Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Signed: August 2016 Country: China Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Enables technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Colombia for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: June 1988 Country: Colombia Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Instituto de Asuntos Nucleares Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Colombia for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: January 1989 Country: Colombia Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Colombia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: April 2009 Country: Colombia Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Czech Republic for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: February 1995 Country: Czech Republic Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Czech State Office for Nuclear Safety Signed: September 2000 Country: Czech Republic Type: Administrative Arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Czech Republic Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Czech Republic's State Office for Nuclear Safety Signed: September 2021 Country: Czech Republic Type: Memorandum of cooperation Description: Enables cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: November 1982 Country: Egypt Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Understandings Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Nuclear Power Plants Authority of Egypt Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 1989 Country: Egypt Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Egypt Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Environmental Board of Estonia Signed: May 2023 Country: Estonia Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Enables cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the European Atomic Energy Community (EURATOM) for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Signed: November 1959 Country: EURATOM (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom) Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials and equipment |
| Working Consolidation of Existing Administrative Documents Pursuant to the 1959 Agreement Between the Government of Canada and EURATOM for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Signed: May 1987 Country: EURATOM Type: Administrative Arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-EURATOM Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Finland Concerning the Uses of Nuclear Material, Equipment, Facilities and Information Transferred Between Canada and Finland Signed: August 1976 Country: Finland Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom NCA) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Finland Signed: October 1993 Country: Finland Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Finland Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and the Exchange of Nuclear Regulatory Information Between the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Signed: September 2010 Country: Finland Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Protocol for the Exchange of Technical and Regulatory Information Regarding Application Reviews of New Nuclear Power Plants Under Consideration in Canada and France Signed: April 2009 Country: France Type: Protocol Description: An integral part of the memorandum of understanding with ASN |
| Subsidiary Arrangement of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Institut de radioprotection et de sûreté nucléaire (IRSN) regarding the collaboration on tritium as part of the ITER project Signed: June 2011 Country: France Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Subsidiary arrangement of the Memorandum of Understanding for Technical cooperation and Exchange of Information with IRSN |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Fusion Energy Signed: October 15, 2020 Country: France Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Facilitates collaboration on fusion energy, including tritium, equipment, and technology for the ITER project |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the CNSC and the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization Signed: July 2021 Country: France Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Supports import/export licensing and reporting on tritium, equipment and technology for the ITER fusion energy project |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation, Training and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Institute For Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety of France Signed: September 2022 Country: France Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: The CNSC agreed with France’s Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety to extend, for another 5 years, the bilateral memorandum of understanding for cooperation, training and exchange of information on nuclear regulatory matters. |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Ghana Signed: September 2019 Country: Ghana Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Enables cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hungarian People's Republic for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: January 1988 Country: Hungary Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom NCA) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the National Atomic Energy Commission Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hungarian People's Republic for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: August 1989 Country: Hungary Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Hungary Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of India for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: June 2010 Country: India Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Establishes treaty-level obligations ensuring nuclear material, equipment, and technology are used only for peaceful purposes, and calls for appropriate arrangements between CNSC and India’s Department of Atomic Energy |
| Appropriate Arrangement between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Department of Atomic Energy of India pursuant to the Canada-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Signed: March 2013 Country: India Type: Appropriate arrangement Description: Enables implementation of the NCA and oversight of information required by Canada; establishes a Joint Committee for ongoing discussions and information sharing |
| Arrangement for Regulatory Cooperation between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board of India Signed: September 2015 Country: India Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 1983 Country: Indonesia Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between The Indonesian Atomic Energy Agency and The Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada for Technical Co-operation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Signed: September 1998 Country: Indonesia Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: April 2013 Country: Ireland Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Harmonizes regulatory controls for import and export of radioactive sources pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Israel Atomic Energy Commission Signed: September 2011 Country: Israel Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale of Italy for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: January 2012 Country: Italy Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Memorandum of Understanding Regarding the Removal of High Enriched Uranium from Jamaica Signed: August 2015 Country: Jamaica, Canada, United States of America Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Implements the 1984 Project and Supply Agreement for retransfer of Canadian-obligated nuclear material from Jamaica to the U.S., including responsibilities and physical protection, and specifies conditions for the retransfer of this Canadian-obligated nuclear material, including responsibilities, communications, handling and physical protection |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Japan for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy Signed: July 1960 Country: Japan Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology |
| Memorandum Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Science and Technology Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: April 2010 Country: Japan Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Harmonizes regulatory controls for import and export of radioactive sources pursuant to the IAEA Code and Guidance |
| Memorandum of Cooperation for the Exchange of Information on Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan Signed: September 2015 Country: Japan Type: Memorandum of cooperation Description: For exchange of information on nuclear regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: June 2009 Country: Jordan Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: September 2009 Country: Jordan Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Implements provisions of the Canada-Jordan Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Administrative Arrangement for Cooperation and the Exchange of Nuclear Regulatory Information between the Jordan Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Signed: September 2011 Country: Jordan Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Memorandum of understanding for technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: November 2013 Country: Kazakhstan Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology, to ensure their use for peaceful purposes only |
| Administrative Arrangement between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Committee of Atomic Energy of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: November 2013 Country: Kazakhstan Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Establishes principles and regulatory procedures to implement the provisions of the nuclear cooperation agreement when nuclear material, equipment or technology is transferred between Canada and Kazakhstan |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security Signed: September 2019 Country: Morocco Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Board of Canada and the Secretaria de Energia, Minas E Industria Paraestatal of the United Mexican States Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of the United Mexican States and the Government of Canada For Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: November 1994 Country: Mexico Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Mexico nuclear cooperation agreement |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Mexican States for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: February 1995 Country: Mexico Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the National Commission on Nuclear Safety and Safeguards for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: March 2009 Country: Mexico Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the IAEA Code and Guidance |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection of the Netherlands Signed: December 2022 Country: Netherlands Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: The CNSC has agreed to collaborate and to exchange information and best practices on nuclear regulatory matters with the Dutch Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection. |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: October 2011 Country: Peru Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the IAEA Code and Guidance |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Material, Equipment, Facilities And Information Transferred Between Canada and the Republic of the Philippines Signed: April 1983 Country: Philippines Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the President of the National Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Poland Signed: September 2014 Country: Poland Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Korea for Co-operation in the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes Signed: January 1976 Country: Republic of Korea Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Supplementary arrangements to consolidate the various implementation documents associated with the peaceful use of Canadian nuclear items Signed: December 2015 Country: Republic of Korea Type: Administrative arrangement Description: In addition to supporting the CNSC in its licensing of the export and import of nuclear items, the arrangements will facilitate the transfer and reporting of nuclear material, equipment and technology, as well as tritium-related items exchanged between Canada and the Republic of Korea. |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania for Co-operation in the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes Signed: June 1978 Country: Romania Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom nuclear cooperation agreement) |
| Administrative Understanding Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control of Romania Signed: May 2000 Country: Romania Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Romania Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control of Romania Signed: September 2010 Country: Romania Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the CNSC and CNCAN of Romania Signed: December 2016 Country: Romania Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Updated administrative arrangement implements the provisions of the nuclear cooperation agreement and the supplemental protocol between Canada and Romania that ensure the peaceful use of nuclear technology |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (with Annexes) Signed: November 1989 Country: Russian Federation Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology for peaceful purposes |
| Administrative Arrangements (AA) Between the CNSC And the State Atomic Energy Corporation (ROSATOM) Cooperation "ROSATOM" Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, 20 November 1989 Signed: August 1991 Country: Russian Federation Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Facilitates implementation of obligations under the Canada-Russia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Federal Nuclear and Radiation Safety Authority of Russia for Technical Co-operation and Exchange of Information Signed: January 1996 Country: Russian Federation Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Slovak Republic for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: October 1996 Country: Slovakia Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Slovak Republic for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: September 1999 Country: Slovakia Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Slovakia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: May 1995 Country: Slovenia Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: The NCA governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Slovenian Nuclear Energy Administration Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: May 1995 Country: Slovenia Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Slovenia Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Co-Operation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Nation Nuclear Regulator of the Republic of South Africa Signed: September 2007 Country: South Africa Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Spain for Co-Operation in the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes Signed: April 1976 Country: Spain Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (those of nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom Nuclear Cooperation Agreement) |
| Administrative Arrangement for the Transfer of Technology between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce of Spain Pursuant to the 1976 Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Spain for Co-operation in the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes Signed: August 2005 Country: Spain Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Spain Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Nuclear Safety Council of the Kingdom of Spain and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Signed: September 2020 Country: Spain Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Facilitates cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear safety, radiation and physical protection |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Sweden Concerning the Uses of Nuclear Material, Equipment, Facilities and Information Transferred Between Canada and Sweden Signed: November 1978 Country: Sweden Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear technology (nuclear material and equipment are covered under the Canada-Euratom nuclear cooperation agreement) |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board of Canada and the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate Pursuant to the Canada/Sweden Nuclear Cooperation Agreement Signed: February 1992 Country: Sweden Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Sweden Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority Signed: September 2021 Country: Sweden Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Enables technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Memorandum of cooperation between the CNSC and the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority for cooperation and exchange of information pertaining to advanced and small modular reactor technologies Signed: May 2024 Country: Sweden Type: Memorandum of Cooperation Description: Strengthens cooperation and sharing of best practices in reviewing advanced and SMR technologies, including training, research, and joint technical reviews |
| Administrative Arrangement between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Swiss Federal Council for Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: December 1987 Country: Switzerland Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Switzerland Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters to facilitate the implementation of article V of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Swiss Federal Council for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: June 1989 Country: Switzerland Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Facilitates implementation of Article V of the Canada-Switzerland Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Regulatory Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate Signed: September 2015 Country: Switzerland Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Office of Atoms for Peace of Thailand for Import and Export of Radioactive Sources Signed: September 2010 Country: Thailand Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Republic of Turkey for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: July 1986 Country: Turkey Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ukraine for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: January 1999 Country: Ukraine Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Atomic Energy Control Board and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ukraine for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: January 1999 Country: Ukraine Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-Ukraine Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of understanding for cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine (SNRIU) Signed: August 2023 Country: Ukraine Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear safety and regulatory matters |
| Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United Arab Emirates for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Signed: September 2012 Country: United Arab Emirates Type: Nuclear Cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Pursuant to the Agreement Between the Government Of Canada and the Government of United Arab Emirates for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. Signed: September 2012 Country: United Arab Emirates Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-UAE Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Canada and the United Arab Emirates’ Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) for cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters. Signed: September 2017 Country: United Arab Emirates Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: A regulatory cooperation arrangement to share information and best practices, with a view to enhancing nuclear safety and security in Canada and abroad |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Trade and Industry of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission concerning the Protection of Shared Classified Information Signed: March 2005 Country: United Kingdom Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: For technical cooperation and exchange of information |
| Arrangement Between the CNSC and the U.K. Office for Nuclear Regulation to Establish a Program of Work on Advanced Reactor and SMR Technologies Signed: December 2022 Country: United Kingdom Type: Arrangement Description: Terms of reference for cooperative activities under the memorandum of cooperation on advanced reactor and small modular reactor technologies |
| Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on Advanced Reactor and Small Modular Technologies among the United Sates Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United Kingdom Office for Nuclear Regulation Signed: March 2024 Country: United Kingdom, United States, Canada Type: Memorandum of cooperation Description: Establishes a trilateral framework for sharing best practices and enhancing regulatory effectiveness for advanced nuclear technologies; supersedes MOC with United Kingdom signed October 6, 2020, and MOC with United States signed August 15, 2019 |
| Memorandum of understanding for cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear regulatory matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the Environment Agency of England Signed: June 2024 Country: United Kingdom Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Enables cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear safety and regulatory matters |
| Agreement for cooperation concerning civil uses of atomic energy between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Signed: July 1955 Country: United States Type: Nuclear cooperation agreement Description: Governs imports and exports of nuclear materials, equipment, and technology |
| Administrative Arrangement Between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Atomic Energy Control Board Pursuant to the Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Civil Uses of Atomic Energy Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada, as Amended Signed: August 1987 Country: United States Type: Administrative arrangement Description: Pursuant to the Canada-U.S. Nuclear Cooperation Agreement |
| Arrangement between the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the exchange of technical information and cooperation in nuclear safety matters Signed: March 2007 Country: United States Type: Arrangement Description: Enables technical cooperation and exchange of information in nuclear safety matters |
| Technical Arrangement for the Exchange of Classified Information between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Signed: June 2009 Country: United States Type: Technical arrangement Description: For the exchange of classified information between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission; extended as of April 2024 for 5 years |
| Memorandum of Cooperation Between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Import and Export of Certain Radioactive Sources Signed: September 2010 Country: United States Type: Memorandum of cooperation Description: Provides for the regulatory harmonization of import and export control procedures pursuant to the International Atomic Energy Agency Code and Guidance |
| Administrative Arrangement between the United States Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Jointly, and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the Sharing of Information regarding the Joint Canada-United States Guide for approval of Type B(U) and Fissile Material Transportation Packages Signed: September 2011 Country: United States Type: Administrative arrangement Description: For the sharing of information regarding the Joint Canada-United States Guide for approval of Type B(U) and fissile material transportation packages |
| Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Nuclear Security, Safeguards and Nonproliferation Matters between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United States National Nuclear Security Administration Signed: September 2022 Country: United States Type: Charter Description: Establishes the collaborative relationship and the overall work to be done by the CNSC and the U.S. NRC on the BWRX-300 small modular reactor design project; enhances current collaborative efforts under the existing memorandum of cooperation on advanced reactor and small modular reactor technologies |
| Memorandum of Understanding between the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Matters Signed: March 14, 2023 Country: United States Type: Memorandum of understanding Description: Provides for the exchange of technical information and cooperation in nuclear safety matters (renewed) |
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- Nuclear Safety and Control Act
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- Canada's declaration on Article 66 (UN Treaty Series)
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