Advisory Council

The NWMO Advisory Council is an independent and arms-length body composed of individuals knowledgeable in nuclear waste management issues and experienced in working with citizens and communities on a range of difficult public policy issues.

The Advisory Council's role is to:

• Ensure that the views of the public and communities of interest are considered and are reflected in a thoughtful, balanced way in the proposed approaches and reports of the NWMO; and

• Assist the NWMO in ensuring that its processes are of good quality and are open, transparent, thorough and sound.

The NWMO Advisory Council will regularly provide their advice and views on the manner in which the NWMO discharges its responsibilities.  Advisory Council comments to the NWMO, for inclusion in the organization’s Study Report and its Triennial Reports to government, will be made public. 

Council members are appointed for four-year terms.