Presentations 2021

Remarks by President Rumina Velshi at the Joint Canada–UK Workshop on Diversity and Inclusivity in the Nuclear Sector

On June 2, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks at the Joint Canada–UK Workshop on Diversity and Inclusivity in the Nuclear Sector. In her remarks, she spoke about the need for concrete action to achieve gender parity in nuclear.

Presentation by President Rumina Velshi to the Executive Committee of the Canadian Nuclear Association

On May 25, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a presentation to the Executive Committee of the Canadian Nuclear Association. Highlighting the CNSC's organizational priorities and expectations, she emphasized in the meeting how important and necessary it is for proponents to engage early with Indigenous communities and the public in order to build meaningful relationships and achieve social acceptance for proposed projects.

Presentation to the Executive Committee of the Canadian Nuclear Association (PDF)

Remarks by President Rumina Velshi on recent public questions about pressure tubes at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

On April 27, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, addressed the recent public questions around the safety of Pickering pressure tubes. She emphasized the independence of the Commission whose decisions are guided by science and fact, not guesswork, conjecture or politics.

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Remarks by CNSC President Rumina Velshi at the Global America Business Institute

On April 15, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered keynote remarks on international regulatory coordination in nuclear energy innovation during a panel discussion at the Global America Business Institute. In her remarks, she emphasized the paramount need for international coordination in nuclear energy regulation.

Remarks by CNSC President Rumina Velshi at the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council – Advanced Reactors Summit VIII

On March 25, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered keynote remarks on the CNSC’s priorities and role in regulating advanced reactor technologies at the Advanced Reactors Summit VIII. In her remarks, she discussed the CNSC’s response to the pandemic and its regulatory readiness for innovation, as well as leadership in the areas of international harmonization of regulatory requirements and trust building.

Presentation by President Rumina Velshi to the Ontario Power Generation’s Board of Directors

On March 11, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered a presentation to Ontario Power Generation’s Board of Directors highlighting the CNSC’s organizational priorities and expectations. She stressed the importance of fostering and continuously improving a strong safety culture.

Presentation to the Board of Directors of Ontario Power Generation (PDF)

Remarks by President Velshi on nuclear safety post-Fukushima to Harvard’s Belfer Center

On March 5, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks on nuclear safety post-Fukushima to Harvard’s Belfer Center. She commented on how the Fukushima accident revealed opportunities to further strengthen nuclear regulation in Canada.

Remarks by President Rumina Velshi at the OECD NEA meeting on improving gender balance in nuclear energy

On February 11, 2021, Rumina Velshi, CNSC President and CEO, delivered remarks at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency meeting on improving gender balance in nuclear energy. In her remarks, she spoke about the need for real and meaningful action to improve gender balance in the nuclear sector.