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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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Our Study Areas

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The Multiple Barrier System

Explore its role in Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.
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.

The NWMO calls on Canadians to end violence against Indigenous women and girls

May, 2021 | Toronto, Ont.

On this National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is calling on all Canadians to reflect on their role in pursuing Reconciliation and addressing the ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls in this country and around the world.
The NWMO launches expanded water well sampling in South Bruce reflective of community input

April, 2021 | South Bruce, Ont.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has begun our water well sampli...
The NWMO set to resume drilling in siting communities

April, 2021 | South Bruce and Ignace area, Ont.

Borehole drilling, coring and testing is starting in the Ignace and South Bruce...
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