Nuclear fuel has powered communities for decades. There are currently about 2.9 million used nuclear fuel bundles in Canada.
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CANDU nuclear fuel is solid material, not liquid or gas. It is not explosive or flammable.
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Canada's current used nuclear fuel storage method is safe, but not permanent.
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Used nuclear fuel remains radioactive for many generations, but it can be safely managed.
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News release: The NWMO issues Reconciliation Policy, calls on corporate Canada to join discussion
Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) issued a Reconciliation Policy that sets out how the organization will contribute to Reconciliation. Under the policy, the NWMO commits to respectful and meaningful engagement with Indigenous peoples and communities, providing cultural awareness and Reconciliation training to staff and contractors, and annually publishing a Reconciliation implementation plan. -
Community Liaison Manager Carol Barnes volunteers as a firefighter in Manitouwadge and Hornepayne
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Borehole drilling continues in the Ignace area
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is continuing site investigatio... - All News and Activities
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