Federal
Energy & Infrastructure

Environment & Climate Change Canada

In 2024, the MMF reviewed Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations which were introduced in 2023 and intended to achieve emissions reductions in line with a net-zero economy. If you would like to read more about the Clean Energy Regulations and the MMF's response, the full review is available here:

• Clean Electricity Regulations Policy Review

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

REGDOC 1.1.4

In 2024, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) began a review of the Licence Application Guide: Licence to Decommission a Reactor Facility. The guide is for closing nuclear facilities and is also referred to as "REGDOC 1.1.4." As part of the review, the MMF provided comments and recommendations to the CNSC to make sure the CNSC considered Red River Métis rights, claims, and interests. One of these recommendations was to ensure that the guide stated the need for nuclear facilities to consult with the MMF about impacts to Red River Métis Rights. If you would like to read more about how REGDOC 1.1.4 guidelines apply to licensees of nuclear facilities, and those affected by their decommissioning the summary review is available here:

• CNSC REGDOC 1.1.4 Summary Doc

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ROR for Uranium Mines and Mills:

In 2023, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) created their Regulatory Oversight Report (ROR) for Uranium Mines, Mills, (UMMs) Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada. The ROR provides information regarding the ongoing activities, compliance, and regulatory activities occurring at active and decommissioned UMM facilities in Canada. Through the review, the MMF looks to better understand regulatory performance as it relates to the production, use and movement of nuclear substances within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis and provide comment and recommendations speaking to the interests of the Red River Métis for consideration by the CNSC. If you would like to read more about the ROR for the UMMs, the report is available here:

• Full Report

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ROR for CNL 2023

In 2024, the MMF reviewed the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) 2023 Regulatory Oversight Report (ROR) to support ongoing communications with the CNSC, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL). The review focused on providing an overview and comments related to the Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site in Pinawa, Manitoba. Based on data collected from Red River Métis Citizens and shared with the MMF, it is apparent that WL is located within a region that Red River Métis have a longstanding and well-established record of historic use and occupancy, as well as ongoing current use. The MMF has provided recommendations that focus on opportunities for the CNSC to improve involvement, inclusion, and consultation with the Red River Métis on monitoring and oversight for the WL facilities. If you would like to read more about the ROR for CNL and its relation to Red River Métis, the review is available here:

• Full Report

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ROR for the Use of Nuclear Substances

In 2024, the MMF engaged with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to review the 2023 Regulatory Oversight Report (ROR) on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada, particularly in relation to the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. The MMF's review highlighted concerns regarding regulatory oversight and safety performance in areas such as packaging, transport, and environmental protection. If you would like to learn more about the MMF's review of the ROR on the Use of Nuclear Substances in Canada, the report is available here:

• Full Report

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Whiteshell Nuclear License Renewal

In 2024, the MMF wrote a written intervention highlighting key issues and concerns regarding the renewal of the operating licence for Whiteshell Laboratories. The written intervention highlights the importance of integrating consent-based management and decision-making, particularly with respect to Indigenous rights and land use planning, and evaluates the current decommissioning strategies, environmental impacts, and safety culture at the facility. The MMF found that there is a strong need for enhanced engagement, adherence to consent-based management principles, improved safety practices, and thorough consideration of environmental impacts in the ongoing management and decommissioning of Whiteshell Laboratories. If you would like to learn more about the MMF's written intervention regarding the Whiteshell Laboratories, the report can be found here:

• Full Report