The federal government regulates the use, production, and storage of certain nuclear materials (uranium, thorium, plutonium); preparations that contain these materials(including uranyl acetate - often used as a stain in electron microscopy); and any research and development pertaining to the nuclear fuel cycle. Regulations are to fulfill the "Safeguards" program: a series of measures set by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
If your research meets the criteria above, you must complete the following "Safeguards" Declaration form by December 22, 2017:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4KtDZRBR8FgHfuwY8Qv8e5UTSItL5n3tyzhzxLsqtjSXBUQ/viewform
Environment, Health & Safety will compile the information and submit it, on behalf of the University of Alberta, to the federal regulators.
For more information about the program, visit the Environment, Health and Safety website or contact ehs.info@ualberta.ca.