Who we are
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
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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. Download our backgrounder to learn more.
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. Download our backgrounder to learn more.
