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Nuclear Energy Act ( R.S. 1985, c. A-16 ).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the development and utilization of nuclear energy.
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Research
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions concerning the use of nuclear energy. Section 10 establishes that the Minister may order research and investigation with respect to nuclear energy; and, with the approval of the Governor in Council, he may use nuclear energy, buy nuclear substances and any mines of nuclear substances, or patents rights relating to nuclear energy. Section 14 specifies compensation payments for expropriations made under this Act. The text consists of 19 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca