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These proposed small modular reactor (SMR) projects are either being reviewed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) or are anticipated.
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Global First Power
Global First Power’s proposed SMR at Chalk River Laboratories in Ontario
New Brunswick Power ARC-100 Project
New Brunswick Power’s proposed SMR in Point Lepreau, New Brunswick
Darlington New Nuclear Project
Ontario Power Generation’s proposed SMR in Clarington, Ontario
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SaskPower SMR project
SaskPower’s proposed SMR in Saskatchewan
Peace River Nuclear Power Project
Energy Alberta’s proposed SMR near Peace River, Alberta
Bruce C Nuclear Project
Bruce Power’s proposed SMR in Kincardine, Ontario
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What is a small modular reactor?
What is a small modular reactor?
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What is a small modular reactor?
Small modular reactors, or SMRs, use fission to create heat that generates energy like traditional nuclear reactors.
They’re designed to be smaller than a traditional reactor.
They vary in size and the power they produce.
What about regulation?
The CNSC has been providing feedback to companies for several years through the pre-licensing vendor design review process.
Big or small and no matter the technology, the CNSC’s role is to regulate the nuclear industry and protect the health and safety of the public and the environment.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Government of Canada
How small are Small Modular Reactors?
How small are small modular reactors?
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How small are small modular reactors?
They can be as small as a three-storey building or as large as an entire city block.
That’s the equivalent of a mid-size shopping mall!
Regardless of their size, the major parts of SMRs will be housed within a larger facility.
This is where you will find systems that... support safe operation and maintenance, harness heat, which can do useful things like generate electricity.
We have been preparing to regulate SMR projects for many years.
Anyone who wants to build and operate an SMR facility needs to meet our requirements for... Safety, security, environmental protection, Canada’s commitments to nuclear non-proliferation.
Big or small and no matter the technology, it’s the CNSC’s role to regulate the nuclear industry and protect the health and safety of the public and the environment.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Government of Canada
How are small modular reactors regulated in Canada?
How are small modular reactors regulated in Canada?
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How are small modular reactors regulated in Canada?
Small modular reactors – or SMRs – are regulated the same way as other nuclear facilities. At the CNSC, we are responsible for this important work.
We regulate the development, production and use of nuclear energy in Canada by:
- setting rigorous safety and security requirements to make sure people and the environment are protected
- consulting with Indigenous Nations and communities
- engaging with the public
- ensuring these high standards are maintained throughout the lifecycle of each facility
The independent Commission makes transparent licensing decisions through a public hearing process, based on input received as part of the hearing.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in this process.
You can:
- observe online
- attend a public proceeding
- submit an intervention
Funding is available to support informed and topic-specific interventions for public hearings.
The CNSC, along with its federal partners, will always ensure that all SMRs are regulated to be safe.
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