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. Download our backgrounder to learn more.
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 responsibility includes designing and developing a transportation system for the safe, secure delivery 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 released our draft transportation planning framework. This report documents the key findings of engagement on the draft framework.
Preliminary transportation plan
The NWMO’s highest priority as we plan for transportation is safety. Safety is at the core of everything we do, as our overriding objective is the protection of people and the environment.
Confidence in Safety - Revell Site - 2023 Update
We have published Confidence in Safety reports for each of the two potential sites under consideration to host a deep geological repository to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. These reports support the conclusion that a deep geological repository can be constructed at either site to safely and responsibly manage Canada’s used nuclear fuel for the long term.
Confidence in Safety - South Bruce Site - 2023 Update
We have published Confidence in Safety reports for each of the two potential sites under consideration to host a deep geological repository to store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. These reports support the conclusion that a deep geological repository can be constructed at either site to safely and responsibly manage Canada’s used nuclear fuel for the long term.
Small Modular Reactors: Managing Used Fuel
In Canada, there is an active research sector exploring new technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs), fuel reprocessing and other types of advanced reactors.
Indigenous Knowledge Policy
Indigenous Knowledge has contributed to the development of the 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
An emerging framework for transportation planning and a proposed implementation approach.
Safety is everything
After more than a decade of detailed studies led by our science and engineering teams, the NWMO is confident that both potential sites could safely contain and isolate Canada’s used nuclear fuel.
Community studies virtual open houses
Check out our virtual open house spaces to learn about community studies.