Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission's decision to renew the non-power reactor operating licence held by École Polytechnique de Montréal for its SLOWPOKE-2 reactor for a period of 10 years. The facility is located in Montréal, Quebec, on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Kanien'keha:ka, and Mohawk peoples. This decision follows a public hearing based on written materials. The renewed licence authorizes École Polytechnique de Montréal to continue to operate its SLOWPOKE-2 non-power reactor.
In making its decision, the Commission considered written submissions from École Polytechnique de Montréal, CNSC staff and 1 intervenor. The CNSC also made participant funding available through its Participant Funding Program and invited interventions from Indigenous Nations and communities, members of the public and stakeholders. A Funding Review Committee, independent of the CNSC, reviewed the funding applications received and made recommendations on the allocation of funds. Based on the committee's recommendations, the CNSC awarded a total of up to $500 to 1 applicant.
After reviewing all submissions, the Commission concluded that École Polytechnique de Montréal remains qualified to carry on the activities that the renewed licence will authorize. The Commission also concluded that École Polytechnique de Montréal will continue to make adequate provision for the protection of the environment and the health and safety of persons.
