Nuclear Energy Act ( R.S. 1985, c. A-16 ). Country/Territory Canada Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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