Nuclear Waste

NUCLEAR WASTE IMPACT ASSESSMENT The federal review of the Deep Geological Repository for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel near Ignace in northwestern Ontario began in January 2026. Find out more and read comments submitted by Environment North and others. May 9, 2026
Rock Solid - the Second Edition Learn about the issues that remain unresolved for the underground storage of nuclear fuel waste. In November 2025, the second edition of Rock Solid was published. It is an overview of the research and scientific evidence regarding the disposal of highly radio-active nuclear fuel waste in an underground repository.
The first edition came out in 2010. April 9, 2026
TWO NUCLEAR PROJECT IMPACT ASSESSMENTS IN ONTARIO The Deep Geological Repository proposed for Northwestern Ontario and the New Nuclear Plant for Wesleyville in Southern Ontario proposal are undergoing impact assessments. Review the projects here and read Environment North submitted comments. April 5, 2026
Nuclear News Learn how to find out more about nuclear news in Northwestern Ontario February 1, 2026
THE MOTH This short film about a not too distant future in Northwestern Ontario was be shown on July 3 at the Bora Laskin Faculy of Law. It imagines a future of environmental destruction by mining and disposal of nuclear waste. July 15, 2025
Radioactive Waste Specialist, Kevin Kamps, in Thunder Bay Kevin Kamps spoke about the hazards of highly radioactive nuclear waste at the Environment North Annual Meeting Public Presentation on April 23, 2025. Links to videos and interviews with Kevin Kamps can be found here. May 1, 2025
Research on Corrosion of Nuclear Waste Containers A recent review of research shows that there are knowledge gaps and more is needed to better understand corrosion in the Canadian spent fuel container design. April 4, 2025
News about Nuclear Waste Site Selection Decision December 8, 2024
NUCLEAR WASTE ACTION ALERT #2 We need to take action on the nuclear waste issue again! The successful motion of August 26, 2024 needs to be ratified on September 9, 2024. Again, let Thunder Bay city council know about your concerns regarding nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario. Here you fill find another SAMPLE LETTER to send and more details. September 3, 2024
NUCLEAR WASTE ACTION ALERT #1 We the Nuclear Free North is making a deputation to Thunder Bay city council on August 26, 2024. Support the opposition to highly radioactive nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario. Here you will find a sample letter to send. August 19, 2024

2024 AGM - Presentations by Mark Winfield and Laura Tanguay Dr. Mark Winfield and PhD candidate Laura Tanguay speak on the present & future of nuclear energy and nuclear waste. April 25, 2024

Environment North on CILU Radio EN's Acting President Graham Saunders and Nuclear Lead Dodie LeGassick in conversation with Wiley Coyote on "Paradigm Shift Cafe." April 19, 2024

All-Voices Panel at Ignace Nuclear Exploration Event The All Voices Panel at the Ignace Nuclear Exploration Event. April 13, 2024
Proximity Principle for Nuclear Waste Environment North and We the Nuclear Free North presented the Proximity Principle to the City of Thunder Bay Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and outlined the many concerns of transportation and burial of high-level nuclear fuel waste. February 23, 2024
Congratulations! Environment North board member, Dodie LeGassick is the recipient of the 18th Annual Ilkka T. Ovaska award for social responsibility. November 23, 2023