The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is inviting volunteers to express interest to join one of two working groups for Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

The two regulatory working groups will provide input on regulatory studies and processes as part of the regulatory decision-making process. The two working groups will focus respectively on human environment (topics related to various community well-being and safety aspects) and environment (covering various environmental aspects, including land, water and air).

Each working group will have three to five volunteer seats available.

Criteria to participate and expected commitment

Volunteers must reside in or near to Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Ignace, Dryden, or Melgund. Working group sessions will begin in early 2026 and be held on a quarterly basis.

For more information, please read the Terms of Reference.

Guidelines for expressing your interest in becoming a volunteer

Volunteers have until Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, to express their interest. To do so, please send an email to RegulatoryFeedback@nwmo.ca including the following:

1. Email subject: Regulatory working groups
2. Contact details: Last name, first name, place of residence, phone number and email address
3. Preferred working group: “Human environment” or “Environment”
4. Interest and motivations: Please describe your interest in and commitment to joining one of the working groups.
5. Contributions: Please describe the contributions you would bring to the working group based on your education, professional or volunteer affiliations, and/or lived experience.
6. Relevant documents: Please feel free to attach any relevant documents (such as a résumé) that provide additional context about your background and interest.

Scope

The engagement efforts undertaken with the working groups are not to be considered rights-based consultation with Indigenous communities, recognizing that distinct processes are underway with Indigenous communities.