Nuclear fuel has powered communities for decades. There are currently about 3 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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Our Study Areas
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The Multiple Barrier System
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Environmental protection
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Canada’s Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste
Help us create a safe, integrated, long-term strategy for nuclear waste in Canada.
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The NWMO supports Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey
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The NWMO showcases leadership and expertise at CNA2021
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The NWMO’s Council of Elders and Youth – paving the way to Reconciliation
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Toronto, ON M4T 2S3
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Telephone: 416.934.9814
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Ignace, ON
304 Main Street
Ignace, Ontario
P0T 1T0
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South Bruce, ON
12B Clinton Street
Teeswater, Ontario
N0G 2S0
PO Box 570
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Toronto, ON
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Fourth Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 2S3
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Ignace, ON
304 Main Street
Ignace, Ontario
P0T 1T0
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South Bruce, ON
12B Clinton Street
Teeswater, Ontario
N0G 2S0
PO Box 570
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Toronto, ON
22 St. Clair Avenue East, Fourth Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 2S3