Canada's Plan for Used Nuclear Fuel

The Draft Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste (ISRW) is ready for public comment. The NWMO invites you to provide your feedback during the 90-day public comment period from August 25, 2022 to November 24, 2022. Additional details can be found at www.radwasteplanning.ca.

South Bruce Council and the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee continue to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management project.

• South Bruce launched community consultation on willingness process: The Municipality of South Bruce hired GHD Limited to consult the community on how they would like willingness to be measured. While the NWMO is developing its willingness criteria for the two communities in the site selection process, locally, the Municipality of South Bruce and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation are working independently to identify how they will each determine community willingness to host the project. The GHD presentation focused solely on the South Bruce process.
• NWMO Resumes Borehole Drilling in South Bruce: In April 2021, borehole drilling, coring and testing started in South Bruce. The drilling activities are part of scientific studies the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is doing to evaluate the geology of the potential siting area for a deep geological repository for Canada’s used nuclear fuel. Once borehole drilling and testing is complete, the NWMO will share progress and findings with community members.
• Well Water Sampling: The NWMO launched expanded water well sampling in South Bruce, reflective of community input. This is a first step in implementing our environmental baseline monitoring program, which was co-designed with the municipality. This program will provide residents with assurance that their water will be carefully safeguarded, and help landowners and the NWMO better understand water resources and water quality in South Bruce around the potential repository site.
• South Bruce's List of Guiding Principles: South Bruce Council endorsed a list of guiding principles to assist the Municipality in their ongoing engagement in the Adaptive Phased Management Project
• Transportation Survey: The NWMO is seeking input from the public to help guide and shape future plans for the transportation of used nuclear fuel in Canada with the release of the draft Transportation Planning Framework: Moving Forward Together - An Invitation to Review and is seeking feedback and input on the framework from Canadians and Indigenous people. Take the Transportation Survey.
• Studies and Reports: There are more than 40 studies planned or underway to help the community better understand the potential social, economic, environmental and health effects of the DGR project. These studies will address many of the 36 Guiding Principles that were developed by the Municipality, with community input. 

The Ignace Community Nuclear Liaison Committee continues to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management project and the potential to host the DGR. 

Work in the current phase begins with initial studies such as geophysical and environmental surveys to further assess potential suitability. Studies to further assess potential to foster well-being in the area, continue.

As studies are completed, the NWMO will publish the details here.

In light of the Township of Huron-Kinloss no longer in the site selection process, Huron-Kinloss Council has agreed to dissolve the Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee (NWCAC). We thank our Committee Members for their dedication to keeping the community informed on the Adaptive Phased Management Project. 

The Township will continue to keep our residents informed as future decisions unfold with this project.

View past Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee Agendas and Minutes.