Nuclear fuel has powered communities for decades. There are currently about 3 million used nuclear fuel bundles in Canada.
Learn More CANDU nuclear fuel is solid material, not liquid or gas. It is not explosive or flammable.
Learn More Canada's current used nuclear fuel storage method is safe, but not permanent.
Learn More Used nuclear fuel remains radioactive for many generations, but it can be safely managed.
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The NWMO releases Confidence in Safety reports for potential siting areas for used nuclear fuel repository
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has published Confidence in Safety reports for each of the two potential sites being considered to host a deep geological repository to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. -
Virtual open house online now spotlights the NWMO's environmental work
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has launched a virtual open hou... -
The NWMO and South Bruce mark important milestone, sign memorandum of understanding
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22 St. Clair Avenue East, Fourth Floor
Toronto, Ontario
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