The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) today announced that Pierre Tremblay has been appointed President for a 5-year term effective August 12, 2024.

Mr. Tremblay is an accomplished leader with over 40 years of experience in nuclear engineering, security, operations, maintenance and management, including most recently as President of AECOM Canada Nuclear Services Inc.  

He served as Chair of the CNSC’s Departmental Audit Committee from 2017 to 2023, providing advice and recommendations on the organization’s internal audit functions, frameworks and processes for risk management, control and governance. This role underscored his proven commitment to regulatory excellence and support of the CNSC’s mandate to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University.

As the CNSC’s 12th president, Mr. Tremblay will lead the Canadian nuclear regulator during the next phase of growth and transformation within the organization and the nuclear sector. The appointment reinforces the CNSC’s commitment to protecting the environment and the health, safety and security of Canadians.

Until Mr. Tremblay’s official start date, Dr. Timothy Berube and CNSC Executive Vice-President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer Ramzi Jammal will continue in their respective roles as acting President and acting CEO.

The CNSC extends its gratitude to Dr. Berube and Mr. Jammal for their service during this interim period to ensure a seamless and efficient transition.

Quick facts

• The appointment of the CNSC President is made by Her Excellency the Governor General in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, pursuant to section 10 of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
• The CNSC’s mission is to regulate the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment; to implement Canada’s international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy; and to disseminate objective scientific, technical and regulatory information to the public.

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