Nuclear Waste Management Organization

The NWMO to Host Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit March 30 to April 1, 2021

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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TORONTO, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it will host the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit from March 30 to April 1, 2021 and invites interested Canadians and Indigenous peoples to attend.

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it will host the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit from March 30 to April 1, 2021 and invites interested Canadians and Indigenous peoples to attend.
  • The Summit provides a shared space for diverse voices and perspectives on the important issues related to nuclear waste management.
  • "Radioactive waste is being safely managed today, but there are gaps in long-term plans, specifically for low-level and intermediate level radioactive waste.
  • For more information on the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit and to register for this free virtual event, visit radwasteplanning.ca.

NWMO asked to lead development of an integrated radioactive waste management strategy for Canada

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Radioactive waste, Nuclear physics, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Nuclear technology, Waste, Electronic waste, High-level radioactive waste management

TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will lead the development of an integrated radioactive waste management strategy, at the request of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Natural Resources Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) will lead the development of an integrated radioactive waste management strategy, at the request of the Honourable Seamus O'Regan, Minister of Natural Resources Canada.
  • "This is important work, and we look forward to lending our expertise to make informed and practical recommendations to the Canadian government on a more comprehensive radioactive waste management strategy for low- and intermediate-level waste," said Laurie Swami, President and CEO of the NWMO.
  • Building on previous work, this strategy represents a next step to identify and address any gaps in radioactive waste management planning, while looking further into the future.
  • The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is implementingCanada'splan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel.

Nuclear Waste Management Organization Signs Co-Operation Agreements With International Partners

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Radioactive waste, Nuclear technology, Nuclear physics, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Environmental impact of nuclear power, Waste, Hazardous waste, High-level radioactive waste management, Nuclear industry in Canada

TORONTO, May 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has signed or renewed co-operation agreements with counterparts from five countries: Belgium, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

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  • TORONTO, May 15, 2018 /CNW/ - Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has signed or renewed co-operation agreements with counterparts from five countries: Belgium, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
  • The NWMO is committed to international knowledge sharing, and these agreements join accords already in place with nuclear waste organizations in Finland, South Korea and Japan.
  • "These agreements ensure we are applying the best international practice to Canada's plan for the safe, long-term management of used nuclear fuel, and sharing our experience with our global counterparts."
  • The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is implementing Canada's plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel.