Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission's decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility operating licence issued to Nordion (Canada) Inc. (Nordion) for a period of 25 years. The Nordion facility is located at 447 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg peoples.
In making its decision, the Commission considered submissions from Nordion, CNSC staff and 10 intervenors during a public hearing. The Commission concluded that Nordion remains qualified to carry on the activities that the renewed licence will authorize. The decision includes a requirement for Nordion to provide a comprehensive performance update to the Commission on the conduct of its licensed activities every 8 years of the licence period; i.e., in 2033 and 2041. There are no changes to Nordion's licensed activities under the renewed licence.
