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Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility - Pickering - Ontario - Canada
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Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility

Funding for public participation in CNSC processes
Offered by
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Official source: cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The page now shows the participant funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s Pickering Waste Management Facility hearing, including dates, funding, application steps, and contact details.
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Participant funding page now shows OPG Pickering hearing details
The page now shows the participant funding opportunity for Ontario Power Generation’s application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility, with an application window of November 21 to December 22, 2023 and a filing deadline of December 22, 2023. It also lists funding of up to $50,000, submission by application form, email, mail, or fax, and contact details for the Participant Funding Program Administrator at 613-415-2814 and pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca. The visible content also describes the hearing scope, including a spring 2024 Commission hearing, and identifies the project, site, and affected communities and territories. The page now includes recipient terms and conditions and a program guide, indicating a full participant funding notice rather than the previously visible unrelated page content.
Funding available
$ 50,000
Deadline
December 22, 2023
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply

Individuals.

See full eligibility

Overview

Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes. It can cover professional fees, travel, administrative costs, and other approved costs for meetings, studies, and engagement activities.
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At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Pickering
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Research
  • Environment
  • Civic and Advocacy Organizations
Target groups
  • General public
  • Indigenous peoples
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • National

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes for major nuclear facilities, including licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports.
  • Support for CNSC meetings on topics of regulatory interest.
  • Support for participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring.
  • Presentation of value-added information on topics of regulatory interest.

Official resources

Official page

opg pwmf 2023

Program guide

2024 09 pwmf pcss

Notice of Public Hearing (2017)

Participant Funding Program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals.
  • Indigenous groups.
  • Not-for-profit organizations.

Eligible expenses

  • Professional services fees.
  • Travel.
  • Administrative costs.
  • Other costs as defined and approved by the CNSC and an independent funding review committee.

Selection criteria

  • Degree of public interest.
  • Significance of a project’s potential impacts.
  • Project complexity, size and location.
  • Number of Indigenous groups potentially affected.
  • Diversity of issues associated with the proposed project.

Processing and Agreement

  • The CNSC review process includes a Funding Review Committee established for each proposed project where funding is made available.
  • The committee consists of at least three external experts appointed by the CNSC.
  • Funding requests are reviewed and approved by the committee and the CNSC.
  • Recipients are subject to the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement.

Contacts

pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
613-415-2814

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility Program

What is the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?

Participant Funding Program supports eligible individuals, Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations taking part in CNSC processes. It can cover professional fees, travel, administrative costs, and other approved costs for meetings, studies, and engagement activities.

How much funding can be received?

Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program?

To be eligible for the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program, you must: Individuals, Indigenous groups, and not-for-profit organizations Eligible participants in CNSC processes Applicants with relevant information for the project or matter

What expenses are eligible under Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?

Participation in CNSC regulatory review processes for major nuclear facilities, including licence renewals, new project applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory oversight reports. Support for CNSC meetings on topics of regulatory interest. Support for participation in CNSC targeted studies or monitoring. Presentation of value-added information on topics of regulatory interest.

Who can I contact for more information about the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility?

You can contact Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by email at pfp@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca or by phone at 613-415-2814.

Where is the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility available?

The Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Participant funding for Ontario Power Generation's application to change the licensing basis for the Pickering Waste Management Facility is a Grant and Funding