Report on Discussion Group Findings

In late 2003, an independent research company met with Canadians in 6 discussion sessions to learn their reaction to, and comments about, Discussion Document 1 Asking the Right Questions? The Future Management of Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel.  Among the findings from this research are:

• Participants had a positive response to the Discussion Document and the approach being taken by the NWMO;

• Participants felt the Analytical Framework outlined in the Discussion Document reflects their values - their priorities and concerns;

• Participants had only a few additional suggestions and concerns regarding the 10 key questions proposed to be asked and answered in the study;

• Participants approved of the NWMO's proposed method of selecting which management approaches should be the focus of attention;

• When probed for options to further engage the public on responding to the four dialogue questions posed in the report, participants suggested conventional means;

• As reflected by these participants, knowledge and intensity on the issue of managing nuclear waste continues to be low; some cynicism about waste management continues.

We invite you to read the research company's report.  The NWMO welcomes hearing your thoughts.

Report on Discussion Group Findings