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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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Canada’s Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste

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A majority of residents in Bruce, Grey and Huron Counties support the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) siting process, according to a new poll.
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The NWMO’s President and CEO Laurie Swami shared a message of collaboration and...
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