Indigenous Affairs

The Canadian Nuclear Association celebrates the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, rights, and partnerships in Canada’s nuclear sector. We are proud to represent the Indigenous businesses and individuals within our membership. We seek to create opportunities for meaningful connections between our members and Indigenous Nations and communities.

Please review our Reconciliation Action Plan for more information on how CNA incorporates the spirit of reconciliation in our work.

The CNA receives guidance on how to meaningfully incorporate Indigenous inclusion into our ongoing operations through the advisement of our Indigenous Relations Council.

We offer the following programs and resources:

• Indigenous Ambassador Program
  A program that removes financial, social, and logistical barriers for Indigenous leaders to engage at nuclear events and gatherings. 
• Indigenous Engagement Primer
  An encyclopedia of basic information on Indigenous culture, history, and intersections with the nuclear industry.
• Nuclear101
  In-development curriculum for Indigenous communities that combines Indigenous knowledge with nuclear basics. For release in Summer 2026.

Contact

Brian Torrie

Vice President, Regulatory & Indigenous Affairs

Brian Torrie

Vice President, Regulatory & Indigenous Affairs

torrieb@cna.ca

Brian Torrie

Vice President, Regulatory & Indigenous Affairs

Brian serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA), where he provides strategic oversight on various regulatory issues affecting the nuclear sector, collaborating closely with CNA members. Prior to his role at CNA, Brian spent 17 years at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in various leadership positions. These included Director General of the Directorate of Safety Management, Director General of the Regulatory Policy Directorate, and Director of the Environmental Assessment Division. In these capacities, he led initiatives in federal environmental assessment, technical regulatory oversight, and the development of CNSC’s regulatory framework. Before joining the CNSC, Brian held multiple policy and regulatory roles within the federal government, focusing on areas such as fisheries, indigenous land claims, immigration, and environmental assessment.