Nuclear Waste Management Organization

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is responsible for designing and implementing Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel. The plan, known as Adaptive Phased Management, requires used fuel to be contained and isolated in a deep geological repository. It also calls for a comprehensive process to select a site with informed and willing hosts for the project.

Canada’s plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel includes transporting it from current interim storage facilities to a deep geological repository. Safety is at the core of Canada’s plan and is integrated into every aspect of the transportation system, ensuring the protection of people and the environment. The NWMO’s transportation program also includes technical aspects to meet regulatory requirements, as well as public engagement activities to address people’s priorities, questions and concerns.