Guidance Documents

Guidance documents are a key component of the CNSC’s regulatory framework. These documents provide practical information and suggestions to licensees and applicants on how to meet the regulatory requirements of the CNSC.

Such guidance may include, but is not limited to, information on possible approaches to the design of nuclear facilities, the design and implementation of required management and operational programs, and forms for applying for licences or reporting information to the Commission Tribunal.

• Find out more about how guidance documents are developed at the CNSC.
• View the list of published guidance documents.
• Comment on a draft guidance document.
• Read information bulletins issued about regulatory and guidance documents and other CNSC business.
• Find out more about other CNSC guidance and get instruction, assistance and information about regulations.