The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) was established in 2002 in accordance with the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act to assume responsibility for long-term management of Canada's used nuclear fuel. The selected approach for the long-term management of used fuel is Adaptive Phased Management.

Implementing Adaptive Phased Management

The Government of Canada has selected the NWMO recommendation of Adaptive Phased Management for the long-term care of used nuclear fuel. The NWMO will implement the approach. Our ongoing activities are reported here.

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Suspension of Expressions of Interest

The NWMO announces date for suspension of expressions of interest for new communities wishing to engage in the site selection process for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Repository and Centre of Expertise. 

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