/ehs/taxonomy/term/352/all en /ehs/laboratory/radiation/intro/cnsc-replaces-aecb <p>On June 1, 2000, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) replaced the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) of Canada. The creation of the Commission followed the coming into force of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act on May 31, 2000. The new act replaced the Atomic Energy Control Act adopted in 1946.</p> <p>The revamped law, strengthened regulations and increased enforcement powers represented a major overhaul of Canada's nuclear regulatory regime. The new legislation now has more focus on the fields of health, safety, security and environmental protection.</p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:22:15 +0000 admin 149 at /ehs