Nuclear Waste

All of Canada’s used nuclear fuel is safely managed at licensed storage facilities.

There are strict security measures in place to ensure that there is no threat to public health from stored used fuel bundles.

The storage of used nuclear fuel is managed by the utilities and laboratories that own the fuel, and is closely monitored, regulated and licensed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), in direct cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The long-term care of Canada’s used nuclear fuel is managed by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO).