The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is inviting public feedback as part of its annual review of Bruce Power’s safety performance.
The review is based on regulatory oversight reports (RORs) prepared by CNSC staff, which evaluate the safety performance of all licensed nuclear facilities in Canada.
CNSC staff will present its assessment of the the safe operation and performance of the nuclear power plants and the nuclear waste facility to the CNSC Commission during a public meeting as part of the nuclear industry regulator’s annual regulatory oversight review.
The reports assess 14 Safety Control Areas, including Environmental Protection, Radiation Protection, Operating Performance, Emergency Management, and Fire Protection. A public meeting to discuss the findings will take place in Ottawa on February 25, 2025.
The CNSC has a presence at each nuclear station in Canada and CNSC staff members have continuous access to inspect Bruce Power’s stations and review its activities.
Indigenous communities, members of the public, and stakeholders are encouraged to submit written comments by January 11, 2025, or to present their feedback in person during the February meeting.
Bruce Power has expressed its commitment to safety and transparency, emphasizing the importance of public input in the regulatory process. The company continues to prioritize improvements in its safety programs and emergency preparedness initiatives.
“Safety is Bruce Power’s number one value and we are proud of our excellent safety performance record and our employees’ continued dedication to performing their work safely and with quality every day,” said Mike Rinker, Bruce Power’s Vice-President, Regulatory, Environment and Sustainability. “Our goal is continuous improvement in our industry leading conventional and radiological safety programs, as well as an emergency preparedness program that’s always ready to respond. We continue to be open and transparent with our industry regulator and welcome the opportunity to hear feedback from intervenors as part of this regulatory oversight review process.”