Over the past year, Canadians and Indigenous peoples, including representatives from industry, academics and civil society organizations, elected officials and young people shared their thoughts on the best options to ensure all of Canada's radioactive waste is managed safely, responsibly, and effectively long after we're gone.
Canada is safely managing its radioactive waste today and already has several long-term plans and projects in place. However, there are some gaps in addressing certain streams, specifically low-level and intermediate-level radioactive waste, that need an integrated, long-term strategy. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) was asked by the Minister of Natural Resources Canada to lead the development of this strategy by engaging with Canadians and Indigenous peoples.
We organized a series of interactive, accessible and collaborative engagements that welcomed a diversity of voices. The thoughts and perspectives gathered play an important role in identifying the best approach to ensure all of Canada's radioactive waste is managed safely, responsibly and effectively long after we're gone.
The public comment period for the Draft Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste (ISRW) is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided their input on the proposed recommendations.
In the coming months, the NWMO will review and consider the feedback received during the public comment period. The Final ISRW recommendations will be shared following the publication of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada’s revised Policy for Radioactive Waste Decommissioning and only after ensuring the recommendations are aligned and support the revised policy.
This draft strategy has been informed by what we heard from Canadians and Indigenous peoples who participated in our surveys or in one of our more than 70 engagement sessions since March 2021. See the timeline.
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We are committed to long-lasting relationships with Indigenous peoples built upon communication, transparency, respect and reconciliation. We will engage with Indigenous peoples on the Integrated Strategy on Radioactive Waste (ISRW), and ensure all participants are provided the opportunity to provide input and advice.
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