Should you have any questions about our Public Information Program, please contact Richard Wassenaar at [email protected] or at 613-592-3400 x2579.
Nordion is committed to open and transparent relationships with its stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, customers, regulators and the public. The purpose of the Program, as it relates to the CNSC licensed activities of our Ottawa facility, is to ensure that information related to the health, safety and security of persons and the environment, and other issues associated with the lifecycle of the facility, are effectively communicated to the public. The Company has established a Public Disclosure Protocol (the “Protocol”) to ensure that public communications are informative, timely, and accurate, and that material information is disclosed to the general public in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This Protocol is an integral part of Nordion’s program.
In order to determine what types of information would be of public interest, Nordion shall consult with public stakeholders and interest groups with a primary focus on the local community.
The objectives of the Protocol are to:
On June 17, 2025, Nordion partnered with the City of Ottawa Emergency Response teams to conduct a planned evacuation drill at our March Road facility in Kanata. Regular practice evaluations are essential to ensuring everyone can exit safely in the unlikely event of a real emergency. This exercise concluded successfully at approximately 11:00 AM. Thank you to all those who took part.
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on April 11, 2025, Nordion evacuated its facility following the activation of the fire alarm. In accordance with Ottawa Fire Services procedures, fire trucks were dispatched and briefly attended the site in response to the alarm. The alarm was promptly identified as a false alarm.