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Nuclear fuel has powered communities for decades. There are currently about 3 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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Learn about the plan for Canada's used nuclear fuel

The plan, known as Adaptive Phased Management, requires used fuel to be contained and isolated in a deep geological repository.
Our Reconciliation Journey

The NWMO is committed to contribute to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being.
Environmental protection

Read how the NWMO is committed to protecting the environment.
Canada’s Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste

Help us create a safe, integrated, long-term strategy for nuclear waste in Canada.

The NWMO updates the timeline for site selection to 2024

August, 2022 | Toronto, Ont.

Since 2010, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has been engaged in a process to identify a site for a deep geological repository. Site selection is a critical milestone, marking the beginning of a new series of activities, including the regulatory decision-making process.
The NWMO appoints new Board of Directors Chair and member

July, 2022

Glenn Jager, formerly Vice-Chair, has been appointed as the new NWMO Board of Directors Chair, and Subo Sinnathamby, Sen...
The NWMO publishes our first Reconciliation Report evaluating our Reconciliation journey

August, 2022

Through continued learning about the importance of Reconciliation and meaningful...
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