Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)

Another incredible STEM Workshop for Indigenous Girls+ is in the books!

This year’s workshop brought together 32 youth from across Canada to McMaster University for hands-on experiences blending Indigenous knowledge with Western science, inspired by the theme, “Radiant Minds, Blossoming Hearts.”

We’re proud to support this program as part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, helping to open pathways into STEM and Canada’s nuclear sector.

Each student’s curiosity and enthusiasm makes this program so meaningful and inspiring.

The Commission will hold a virtual public meeting on September 2 at 9 am ET.

Agenda items include:

➡️status report on power reactors

➡️Canada’s participation in the 10th Review Meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety

➡️updates from previous Commission proceedings

➡️event initial reports

Read the notice: https://ow.ly/pZjI50Z6F4m

May 31 to June 6 is National AccessAbility Week!

Let's celebrate the important contributions of persons with disabilities in Canada, and the efforts of individuals, organizations and workplaces that are actively working to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

We all benefit when everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

Learn more: National AccessAbility Week - https://ow.ly/jJhi50Z3aTi

June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the cultures and traditions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

We’re proud to work with Indigenous Nations and communities, weaving their knowledge into our work as we work towards advancing reconciliation and ensuring safety for all Canadians.

Learn more about how we work together: https://ow.ly/2m4W50Z5z1E

May 31 to June 6 is Canadian Environment Week 🍃

With the help of our Independent Environmental Monitoring Program (IEMP) and through all that we do, we’re committed to protecting the environment and ensuring nuclear safety and security for all people in Canada.

Let’s use as a reminder of all that we must continue to take action on, in order to conserve and protect our wildlife, forests, waterways and diverse ecosystems.

For more information on how the IEMP helps protect the environment, visit: https://ow.ly/lANF50Z5ygS

That’s a wrap on the public Commission meeting to receive a mid-term update from BWXT!

The Commission considered:

➡️a presentation from BWXT

➡️an assessment of BWXT’s performance from CNSC staff

➡️presentations from intervenors, including Indigenous Nations and communities

The Commission also received an update on the Designated Officer Program, a status report on power reactors, and an event initial report for the McMaster Nuclear Reactor.

Once available, the recording will be posted at https://ow.ly/pbm450Z3lXF.

The public Commission meeting to receive a mid-term update from BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada will be held on May 27 and 28 in Peterborough.

The Commission will hear an update on the past 5 years of licensed activities at BWXT’s Toronto and Peterborough facilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/2x1150Z3kya

Watch the live webcast starting May 27 at 9 am (ET): https://ow.ly/JEWw50Z3ky7

During refurbishment projects, regulatory hold points (RHPs) are put in place as 4 mandatory checkpoints that require review and verification by our staff before they can be removed and the project can continue.

Having met all required commitments to remove the third RHP for Bruce A Unit 3, Bruce Power may now operate the refurbished reactor at more than 1%, up to a maximum of 35%, for further testing and verification.

Our staff will continue to monitor the refurbishment activities to verify they are completed safely.

Details: https://ow.ly/gRoP50Z3mHg

News Release: The Commission renews Saskatchewan Research Council’s nuclear substances and radiation devices licence for its Gunnar historic uranium mine and mill site.

Read more: https://ow.ly/JFwm50Z2mWr