Supporting Municipal Leadership
in Canada’s Nuclear Sector
The Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities (CANHC) is a national, not-for-profit association representing municipalities that host — or are considering hosting — nuclear facilities across Canada.
CANHC supports local governments through coordination, capacity-building, and system-level advocacy on regulatory, policy, and municipal governance issues affecting nuclear host communities.
Welcome to Canada’s Municipal Nuclear Navigation Hub
This website serves as Canada’s Municipal Nuclear Navigation Hub — a practical reference tool designed to help municipal leaders and staff understand Canada’s nuclear regulatory framework, government roles, industry structure, and international cooperation relevant to host communities.
1️⃣ History of Nuclear in Canada
→ how Canada’s nuclear sector developed
2️⃣ Why Nuclear Regulation Matters to Host Communities
→ how federal decisions affect municipalities
3️⃣ Where to Start – The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
→ how nuclear activities are regulated
4️⃣ Regulating Canada’s Nuclear Energy
→ how the nuclear fuel cycle and related activities are overseen
5️⃣ Emergency Management
→ the role of municipalities/ regions/ provinces in nuclear emergency preparedness
Additional information about government roles, industry organizations, and international collaboration with other host communities can be found through the main navigation tabs above.
