Key resources
View the documents below for information on Canada’s plan.
Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel
We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is ensuring used nuclear fuel in Canada — including that created using new or emerging technologies — is managed safely for generations to come.
Ignace area community well-being studies: A summary of key findings
This report summarizes a series of social, cultural, economic and infrastructure community studies that were conducted to explore how Canada's plan might align with the Ignace community vision.
Ensuring Safety: Multiple-Barrier System
Within the deep geological repository, a series of engineered and natural barriers will work together to safely contain and isolate used nuclear fuel from people and the environment.
Safe and Secure Transportation of Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel
The NWMO’s mandate includes designing and developing a transportation system for the safe, secure transportation of used nuclear fuel from current interim storage locations to a centralized deep geological repository.
What we heard about the draft transportation planning framework
In 2020, the NWMO published our draft transportation planning framework. This report documents the key findings from engagement on the draft framework.
Preliminary transportation plan
This document provides an overview of the technical approaches, regulatory requirements and planning assumptions the NWMO will build on to ensure safe and secure transportation that protects people and the environment.
Confidence in Safety - Revell Site - 2023 Update
This report builds on previous Confidence in Safety reports and supports the conclusion that the Revell Site, located in Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation territory, near the Township of Ignace in northwestern Ontario, could safely host a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.
Small Modular Reactors: Managing Used Fuel
In Canada, there is an active research sector exploring new technologies such as small modular reactors, fuel reprocessing and other types of advanced reactors.
Indigenous Knowledge Policy
Indigenous Knowledge has contributed to the development of Canada's plan through the sharing of Indigenous teachings containing values, ethics, principles and practices.
Moving forward together: Planning framework for the transportation of used nuclear fuel
This document outlines an emerging framework for transportation planning and a proposed implementation approach.