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Nuclear fuel has powered communities for decades. There are currently about 2.9 million used nuclear fuel bundles in Canada.

CANDU nuclear fuel is solid material, not liquid or gas. It is not explosive or flammable.

Canada's current used nuclear fuel storage method is safe, but not permanent.

Used nuclear fuel remains radioactive for many generations, but it can be safely managed.

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