AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Sea Pen Fields in the Eastern Arctic (Campelen Trawl Sample)

Polygons denoting concentrations of sea pens, small and large gorgonian corals and sponges on the east coast of Canada have been identified through spatial analysis of research vessel survey by-catch data following an approach used by the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) in the Regulatory Area (NRA) on Flemish Cap and southeast Grand Banks. Kernel density analysis was used to identify high concentrations and the area occupied by successive catch weight thresholds was used to identify aggregations. These analyses were performed for each of the five biogeographic zones of eastern Canada. The largest sea pen fields were found in the Laurentian Channel as it cuts through the Gulf of St. Lawrence, while large gorgonian coral forests were found in the Eastern Arctic and on the northern Labrador continental slope. Large ball-shaped Geodia spp. sponges were located along the continental slopes north of the Grand Banks, while on the Scotian Shelf a unique population of the large barrel-shaped sponge Vazella pourtalesi was identified. The latitude and longitude marking the positions of all tows which form these and other dense aggregations are provided along with the positions of all tows which captured black coral, a non-aggregating taxon which is long-lived and vulnerable to fishing pressures.

These polygons identify sea pen fields from the broader distribution of seapens in the region as sampled by Campelen trawl gear in the Eastern Arctic biogeographic zone. A 0.05 kg minimum threshold for the sea pen catch was identified as the weight that separated the sea pen field habitat from the broader distribution of sea pens with these research vessel tow data and gear type.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
British Columbia Lightstation Sea-Surface Temperature and Salinity Data (Pacific), 1914-present

Daily sea surface temperature and salinity observations have been carried out at several locations on the coast of British Columbia since the early part of the 20th century. Observations started at the Pacific Biological Station (Departure Bay) in 1914; 11 stations were added in the mid-1930s and several more in the 1960s. The number of stations reporting at any given time has varied as sampling has been discontinued at some stations and started or resumed at others.

Presently termed the British Columbia Shore Station Oceanographic Program (BCSOP), there are 12 active participating stations. Most of the stations are at lighthouses staffed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, but three (Race Rocks, Amphitrite Point, and Active Pass) are sampled by contracted observers.

Observations are made daily using seawater collected in a bucket lowered into the surface water at or near the daytime high tide. This sampling method was designed long ago by Dr. John P. Tully and has not been changed in the interests of a homogeneous data set. This means, for example, that if an observer starts sampling one day at 6 a.m., and continues to sample at the daytime high tide on the second day the sample will be taken at about 06:50 the next day, 07:40 the day after etc. When the daytime high-tide gets close to 6 p.m. the observer will then begin again to sample early in the morning, and the cycle continues. Since there is a day/night variation in the sea surface temperatures the daily time series will show a signal that varies with the14-day tidal cycle. This artifact does not affect the monthly sea surface temperature data.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Biological Sensitivity Mapping for Oil Spill Planning and Response, Quebec Region

The Planning for an Environmental Response (PIER) initiative falls under the umbrella of the Government of Canada's Oceans Protection Plan (OPP), whose goal is preserving marine ecosystems vulnerable to increased transportation and the development of the marine industry (https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2016/11/07/canadas-oceans-protection-plan-preserving-and-restoring-canadas). The PIER was established in response to recommendations made in a 2013 report "A review of Canada's ship-source spill preparedness and response regime " by the Tanker Safety Expert Panel (https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/tanker-safety-expert-panel). One of the recommendations calls on Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to work with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to collect and compile information on sensitive species and environments for each Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) response area and make it publicly available.

The PIERs’ main mandate is to acquire and update biological sensitivity data under its jurisdiction for preparation and response purposes in the event of an oil spill. With DFO-Science, PIER supports ECCC's National Environmental Emergencies Centre (NEEC) and the CCG in their preparations and responses through the sharing of data on biological sensitivities, the development of response tools and expert advice.

In this vein, DFO published an analysis in 2018 that aimed to identify the most vulnerable components of the St. Lawrence in order to prioritize them during data collection if gaps were identified (Desjardins et al. 2018). This exercise highlighted the vulnerability of several biological components and important data gaps, particularly in coastal areas. As a result of this finding, the Quebec region PIEI team embarked on a collaborative project with the Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) to map eelgrass beds, tidal marshes and macroalgal beds. In consultation with other DFO-Science data producers, this team has also created datasets adapted for response purposes, notably regarding bivalves and marine mammals. These layers may be used for oil spill preparedness and response by DFO-Quebec Region's Environmental Incident Coordinator, NEEC and CCG. Several of them, deemed relevant in the first 72 hours following a spill, have been transmitted to the NEEC.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk Distribution (Range)

The Species at Risk (SAR) Program is responsible for carrying out DFO’s mandate under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to protect, recover and conserve all listed aquatic SAR in Canada. As part of this mandate, this spatial database has been developed to identify areas in which aquatic species listed under SARA may be found.

Distribution and range information are identified for species listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern under SARA.

Distribution (range) polygons and lines were assembled by regional SARA biologists using the best available information, including COSEWIC status reports, recovery potential assessments, academic literature, and expert opinion. These spatial data support the protection, recovery and conservation of species listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern under SARA. Species distributions are also described and displayed in Recovery Strategies, Action Plans and/or Management Plans. 

Discrepancies may exist between the distribution data shown in a species’ SARA recovery document and the current spatial data. Please contact DFO for more information on any data discrepancies.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) Records List

A list of all companies that have been granted protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) since September 18, 2009. The CCAA is a federal law allowing insolvent corporations that owe their creditors in excess of $5 million to restructure their business and financial affairs. For details about a particular record, click on the company name.  [Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada]

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
Annual 30 m snow dynamics (2018-2019 to 2023-2024) – Canada

This catalog contains annual 30 m spatial resolution snow dynamics metrics for each snow-year from 2018-2019 to 2023-2024 for all of Canada. We gather all Landsat and Sentinel-2 images collected over Canada and identify the status of each pixel observation on the image collection date: snow (and ice), non-snow (i.e., land, water), unclear (i.e., clouds, shadows). We built an algorithm to calculate snow cover metrics for each pixel during each winter: start date of the first (and biggest) snow period [startF, startB], end date of the last (and biggest) snow period [endL, endB], number of days with snow cover in total (or in the biggest snow period) [lengthT, lengthB], number of snow periods (i.e., separated times with multiple confirmed snow observations) [periods], and a status classification (e.g., continuous snow, snow free) [status]. We do not obtain a clear observation every day because of satellite orbit frequencies and clouds. This means that timing-based metrics are identified by the middle date between two clear observations, with uncertainty quantified as half the length of the gap (i.e., ± days) [startF_u, startB_u, endL_u, endB_u, lengthT_u, lengthB_u].

Organization: Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
REGDOC-3.5.3 - Regulatory Fundamentals, Version 3.0

This regulatory document is intended for information only and does not contain any requirements
for CNSC licensees. It describes the CNSC’s regulatory approach and philosophy, and outlines
how the CNSC applies the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and regulations made under 
the authority of the NSCA in its regulatory oversight. The information in this regulatory 
document will be of interest to anyone seeking to learn more about the CNSC and how it 
regulates nuclear activity in Canada.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.3.1 - Financial Guarantees for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities and Termination of  Licensed Activities

Financial guarantees for decommissioning of nuclear facilities and termination of licensed 
activities are implemented in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and 
the regulations made under the NSCA. 
Applicants and licensees are required to make adequate provision for the safe decommissioning 
of existing or proposed new nuclear facilities by ensuring that sufficient financial resources are 
available to fund all approved decommissioning activities should the licensee not be able to fulfill 
its obligations. Operationally, the Commission may also require that financial resources be 
available for termination of licensed activities other than for decommissioning of nuclear 
facilities. 
This document provides requirements and guidance to applicants and licensees regarding the 
establishment and maintenance of funding for the decommissioning of facilities and termination 
of activities licensed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.2.2 - Indigenous Engagement, Version 1.2

This document identifies requirements for CNSC licensees, with respect to Indigenous engagement. 
It also provides guidance and information on conducting Indigenous engagement activities.
Although this document is for licensees only, information on the CNSC’s approach to Indigenous 
consultation is found in Appendix C: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Policy 
Statement: CNSC’s Commitment to Indigenous Consultation and Engagement.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.2.1 - Public Information and Disclosure

The purpose of this document is to set out the regulatory requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for public information and disclosure, for licensees and applicants. A program for public information includes a public disclosure protocol regarding events and developments involving their facilities and/or activities. This document also provides guidance on the development and implementation of CNSC requirements for public information programs and disclosure protocols.
This document is also intended to assist CNSC staff in assessing the public information program and its disclosure protocol for a new CNSC licence, a licence renewal or continuing compliance verification.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.1.3 - Reporting Requirements for Waste Nuclear Substance Licensees, Class II Nuclear Facilities and Users of Prescribed Equipment, Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices

This regulatory document sets out requirements and guidance for reports and notifications that licensees of waste nuclear substances, Class II nuclear facilities and users of prescribed 
equipment, nuclear substances and radiation devices must submit to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). This document also presents the types of reports and the applicable timeframe for reporting.
Licensees and those who transport nuclear substances are required to report to the CNSC 
regarding situations, events and dangerous occurrences. Regulatory document REGDOC-3.1.3
incorporates and clarifies requirements found in the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and regulations made under the NSCA, including requirements for content and timing of reports. Additionally, it provides guidance on the interpretation and scope of application of these requirements in the context of Class II nuclear facilities, nuclear substances and radiation devicesand waste nuclear substance licensees.
Further to the reporting requirements set by the NSCA and the regulations, a licence may contain any term or condition that identifies a reporting requirement and the time frame for submitting the report. This document provides guidance on these licence conditions, including the submission of an annual compliance report (ACR).

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.1.2 - Reporting Requirements, Volume I: Non-Power Reactor Class I Nuclear  Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, Version 1.1

This regulatory document sets out requirements and guidance for reports and notifications that licensees of Class I nuclear facilities (excluding power reactors) and of uranium mines and mills must submit to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). This document presents the types of reports and the applicable timeframe for reporting. 

Licensees are required to report to the CNSC regarding situations, events and dangerous 
occurrences that may require short-term action by the CNSC. Licensees must also submit an 
annual compliance monitoring report. 

Licensees are also required to provide notification of certain normal business activities (such as work disruptions or financial status) and to file specific records with the CNSC in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and the regulations made under the NSCA.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.1.1 - Reporting Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants, Version 3.0

This regulatory document consolidates the requirements and guidance of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) for reports and, notifications to and the filing of specific records with the CNSC by licensees of nuclear power plants (NPPs), as well as the applicable time frames for reporting.

Licensees are required to report to or notify the CNSC of situations, events, or dangerous 
occurrences that may require short-term action by the CNSC. They are also required to submit or file other reports, notifications or specific records, including routine scheduled reports on various topics such as certain normal business activities that are required for action by the CNSC, or that are required for longer-term compliance monitoring.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-3.5.1 - Licensing Process for Class I Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills, Version 2.1

This document provides an overview of the licensing process for Class I nuclear facilities and 
uranium mines and mills in Canada, taking into consideration the requirements of the Nuclear 
Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and associated regulations.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.9.2 - Controlling Releases to the Environment

For nuclear facilities and activities, environmental protection is done in accordance with the 
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and the regulations made under it. The legislation 
includes provisions to ensure that licensees are meeting the CNSC’s mandate to protect health, 
safety and security and the environment. Under the NSCA and its regulations, licensees are 
required to take all reasonable precautions to control the release of nuclear and hazardous 
substances to the environment from licensed facilities or activities.
As part of an application for a licence to construct, operate or decommission a nuclear facility, 
applicants and licensees are required to assess the effects on the environment and the health and 
safety of persons, and identify prevention or mitigation measures. In addition, the application 
must identify the:
• proposed location(s) of releases
• proposed maximum quantities and concentrations
• anticipated volume and flow rate of releases of nuclear and hazardous substances into the 
environment 
• proposed measures to control releases of nuclear substances and hazardous substances into 
the environment
This regulatory document describes the requirements and guidance for controlling releases to the 
environment, through:
• applying the concept of best available technology and techniques economically 
achievable (BATEA)
• implementing licensed release limits and action levels for releases to the environment
• commissioning a treatment system and confirming performance
• implementing adaptive management where require

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.9.1 - Environmental Principles, Assessments and Protection Measures, Version 1.2

Environmental protection for nuclear facilities and activities is done in accordance with the 
Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and the regulations made under the NSCA. This 
legislation includes provisions to ensure that licensees are meeting the CNSC’s mandate to 
protect the environment and the health, safety and security of persons. The CNSC requires the 
environmental effects of all nuclear facilities or activities to be considered and evaluated when 
licensing decisions are made. 
This regulatory document provides information to applicants and licensees on protecting the 
environment and the health of persons, including: 
- identification of facility or activity interactions with the environment and the public 
- identification and mitigation of potential environmental effects associated with these 
interactions 
- design and implementation of effluent and emission release measures and of the 
environmental monitoring measures to confirm or test the predictions and the actual effects 
- periodic assessments of the environmental protection measures and the licensee’s 
performance 
In particular, this regulatory document describes: 
- the CNSC’s principles for environmental protection 
- for all nuclear facilities or activities that interact with the environment, the scope of an 
environmental assessment (EA) and the roles and responsibilities associated with an EA 
- the CNSC’s requirements and guidance to applicants and licensees for developing 
environmental protection measures, including an environmental risk assessment (ERA) where 
required, for both new and existing facilities or activities

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.8.1 - Conventional Health & Safety

This regulatory document provides information on conventional health and safety (CHS).
In accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA), the CNSC has a mandate related 
to the risks to health and safety of persons associated with the development, production and use 
of nuclear energy, with the production, possession and use of nuclear substances, and with 
prescribed equipment and information. CHS is a safety and control area (SCA) that covers the 
implementation of a program to manage workplace safety hazards and to protect workers.
Occupational health and safety (OHS) seeks to prevent worker illness and injuries through the 
proactive identification and mitigation of hazards. OHS in a nuclear setting consists of four 
SCAs: CHS; emergency management and fire protection; physical design; and radiation 
protection.
The CNSC evaluates each SCA to determine whether licensees meet the regulatory requirements 
set out in the NSCA and its associated regulations.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.7.3 - Radiation Protection Guidelines for Safe Handling of Decedents

This document outlines when and how radiation protection principles can be applied to ensure 
that doses to death-care professionals, family members and other members of the public are kept 
as low as possible when coming in contact with decedents containing nuclear substances.
This document also includes guidance on how bodies containing radioactive implants can be 
safely cremated. At the time of this document’s publication, most Canadian provinces and 
territories do not have legislation that addresses the handling of human remains that contain 
nuclear substances – with the exception of Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. These three 
provinces prohibit the cremation of bodies that contain radioactive implants (see appendix B for 
relevant excerpts of provincial legislation). 

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.7.2 - Dosimetry, Volume II: Technical and Management System Requirements for Dosimetry Services

Regulatory document REGDOC-2.7.2, Dosimetry, Volume II: Technical and Management System 
Requirements for Dosimetry Services, sets out requirements and guidance for licensed dosimetry services. These requirements and guidance are to help ensure that dosimetry results are accurate, repeatable, verifiable and properly recorded, in accordance with the purpose of the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) and the Radiation Protection Regulations.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.7.1 - Radiation Protection, Version 1.1

This regulatory document provides guidance and clarity on requirements for the application of the 
RPR. This regulatory document will help ensure that licensees implement adequate measures for 
radiation protection in accordance with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA, the Act) and 
the RPR. This regulatory document is intended for use by CNSC licensees and applicants

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
REGDOC-2.6.3 - Aging Management

REGDOC-2.6.3, Aging Management, sets out the requirements of the CNSC for managing the 
aging of structures, systems and components (SSCs) of a power reactor facility. Guidance is also 
provided as to how these requirements may be met.
Managing the aging of a reactor facility means to ensure the availability of required safety 
functions throughout the facility’s service life, with consideration given to changes that occur 
over time and with use. This requires addressing both physical aging and obsolescence of SSCs 
where this can, directly or indirectly, have an adverse effect on the safe operation of the reactor 
facility.
This document is intended for use by licensees and applicants in establishing, implementing and 
improving aging management (AM) programs and plans for reactor facilities.

Organization: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission | Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire