CNSC
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), federal regulator overseeing nuclear safety, security, and non-proliferation.
CNSC licenses facilities, enforces CNSC REGDOCs, and conducts IAEA-coordinated safeguards. Regulates ~19 CANDU reactors, uranium mines. Harmonizes with NRC/IAEA.
Why it matters now
CNSC approvals accelerate 2025-2026 SMR exports (e.g., GEH BWRX-300) and uranium supply for U.S. HALEU amid global bottlenecks.