REGDOC-3.5.3 - Regulatory Fundamentals, Version 3.0

This regulatory document is intended for information only and does not contain any requirements for CNSC licensees. It describes the CNSC’s regulatory approach and philosophy, and outlines how the CNSC applies the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and regulations made under the authority of the NSCA in its regulatory oversight. The information in this regulatory document will be of interest to anyone seeking to learn more about the CNSC and how it regulates nuclear activity in Canada.

Publisher

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Resources

2

Catalogue metadata updated

2026-05-11