nbsp   How are Canadians insured against nuclear accidents?
[A. CANDU Technology] [B. The Industry] [C. Cost/Benefit] [D. Safety/Liability] [E. Waste] [F. Security/Non-Proliferation] [G. Uranium] [H. Research Reactors] [I. Other R&D] [J. Further Info] Off-site liability for a nuclear accident is insured under the Nuclear Liability Act (1976). Under this legislation, which conforms to international conventions and is conceptually similar to legislation in other countries (such as Price-Anderson in the US), all liability up to a limit of CDN$75 million is channelled directly to the operator. This means that a member of the public with a damage claim due to an accident at a nuclear reactor can obtain compensation directly from the operator, without having to prove negligence. Component suppliers are protected from public litigation (but not from litigation by an operator, for example to cover on-site damages). Under such a liability regime, the public is guaranteed an expedited claims process, and the right to collect on all justified claims. Shou
