Canada's Plan for Used Nuclear Fuel
In 2013, the Township of Huron-Kinloss agreed to learn more about Canada's plan for used nuclear fuel and how the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) proposed to store it in a Deep Geological Repository (DGR). Huron-Kinloss was one of several communities being considered as a host community through the site-selection process.
In January 2020, the NWMO announced they had secured the sufficient amount of land in Municipality of South Bruce to continue studies for the DGR. This announcement meant that the Township of Huron-Kinloss was removed from the site-selection process and no longer considered a host community for the project.
Huron-Kinloss No Longer Considered a Host Community for the NWMO Deep Geological Repository
Although lands in Huron-Kinloss are not being considered for the potential repository site, the NWMO acknowledges that Huron-Kinloss directly abuts South Bruce and will be impacted by the DGR if South Bruce becomes the chosen community.
Huron-Kinloss is committed to carrying out its due diligence on the DGR project to determine how its municipality, residents, farms, tourists and businesses will be best protected and served in determining whether Huron-Kinloss can support the DGR as neighbouring community. Huron-Kinloss developed a Partnership Working Group to work closely with the NWMO through this process.
The Terms of Reference is now available.
Today, the NWMO is engaging with two potential siting areas, including First Nation and Métis communities in the area, interested in learning more about Canada’s plan. The Township of Ignace in northwestern Ontario, and the Municipality of South Bruce in southern Ontario are considered potential host areas for the project.
The NWMO plans to select a site in 2023. Canada’s plan will only proceed in an area with informed and willing hosts working together with the local community, municipalities and First Nations and Métis people to implement it.
Draft for Public Comment - Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste |
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. |
The Municipality of South Bruce Continues to Learn More |
South Bruce Council and the South Bruce Community Liaison Committee continue to learn more about the Adaptive Phased Management project.
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The Township of Ignace Continues to Learn More |
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. |
Huron-Kinloss Nuclear Waste Community Advisory Committee |
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. |