Government Initiatives

The following are links to other federal government departments with nuclear mandates and regulatory authority:

• Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
  NRCan is responsible for developing Canadian policy on all energy sources. The Nuclear Energy Division is the unit within the Energy Sector that develops and implements Canadian government policy on nuclear energy. It provides advice on energy policy, as well as institutional, legislative and financial frameworks for the nuclear industry in Canada.
  • Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division (URWD)
    URWD provides expert technical, policy and economic information and advice to the Minister and the federal government on issues affecting Canadian uranium exploration, development, environmental protection, production, supply capability, foreign ownership, domestic and international markets, exports, international trade and end uses.
  • Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD)
    OERD supports the advancement of nuclear-based energy systems by participating in the Generation IV International Forum (GIF). GIF was chartered to lead the collaborative efforts of the world's leading nuclear technology nations to develop next generation nuclear energy systems to meet the world's future energy needs.
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
  CNSC's mission is to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
• Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT)
  DFAIT aims to promote bilateral and multilateral nuclear cooperation and safety, and the implementation in Canada and abroad of key non-proliferation and disarmament agreements.
• National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
  NRC is a leading national science agency which falls within the portfolio of Industry Canada. The NRC operates the Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (CNBC) at the Chalk River Laboratories, which is used by universities, industry, government and international research institutions for advanced materials research.
• Environment Canada (EC)
  Environment Canada provides advice to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on their programs and legislation affecting nuclear power plants, decommissioned uranium mines, and other nuclear facilities within Canada. Also, EC coordinates reviews of nuclear projects in Canada that require environmental assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL)
  AECL is a leading-edge nuclear technology and services company providing services to utilities worldwide. Over 5 000 highly skilled employees deliver a range of nuclear services: from R&D support, construction management, design and engineering to specialized technology, waste management and decommissioning in support of CANDU reactor products.