Domestic arrangements
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) works with governments and organizations across Canada to support nuclear safety and regulatory cooperation.
To support this collaboration, the CNSC signs formal arrangements that outline how partners share information, coordinate activities, manage costs and carry out joint responsibilities. These arrangements are not legally binding, but they represent strong commitments and clarify roles and expectations.
Federal arrangements
The CNSC signs memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and administrative arrangements (AAs) with federal departments and agencies to support regulatory cooperation.
| Date | Organization |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | MOU – Fisheries and Oceans Canada |
| September 2023 | MOU – Health Canada |
| July 2022 | MOU – Department of National Defence |
| October 2019 | MOU – Impact Assessment Agency of Canada |
| March 2018 | MOU – Transport Canada |
| October 2016 | MOU – National Energy Board (PDF) |
| May 2015 | MOU – Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (PDF) |
| June 2012 | MOU – Environment Canada |
| July 2008 | MOU – Centre for Security Science (PDF) |
| January 1993 | AA – National Research Council (PDF) |
| July 1977 | MOU – Natural Resources Canada (PDF) |
Provincial arrangements
The CNSC signs MOUs and AAs with provincial governments and agencies to support shared regulatory responsibilities in nuclear safety and emergency preparedness.
| Date | Province | Department or agency |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Saskatchewan | MOU – Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment |
| April 2017 | Ontario | MOU – Ontario Ministry of Labour (PDF) |
| March 2015 | Ontario | MOU – Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management |
| June 2012 | New Brunswick | MOU – New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization |
| February 2003 | Saskatchewan | AA – Province of Saskatchewan (PDF) |
| October 2000 | Saskatchewan | MOU – Government of Saskatchewan (PDF) |
| November 1993 | Saskatchewan | MOU – Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management (PDF) |
The CNSC is authorized to enter into these arrangements under section 21(1)(a) of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
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