About the Event A Dialogue on the Transportation and Storage of Used Nuclear Fuel
Adaptive Phased Management (APM) is Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel. Under the APM process, used nuclear fuel will be contained and isolated in a deep geological repository (DGR) in an area with suitable geology and an informed and willing host.
Under the APM process, a transportation system will also be developed to move the used fuel from the facilities where it is currently stored to the new site. Currently, two sites are being considered as possible hosts for Canada’s DGR: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) – Ignace Area and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) – South Bruce area. The final site is expected to be selected in late 2024.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) strongly supports meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and self-determination of First Nation governments and communities. The AFN will host four, one-day, regional dialogues in Vancouver, Fredericton, Toronto, and Thunder Bay, to advocate for First Nations’ active involvement in decisions about used nuclear fuel, management, and transportation across Turtle Island.
Dialogue Session Objectives:
- Receive feedback and identify priorities of First Nations regarding used nuclear fuel, transportation, and storage in Canada.
- Share details related to the Adaptive Phased Management approach for the long-term storage of used nuclear fuel.
- Provide information on the transportation of used nuclear fuel.
Who should attend?
- First Nations community members
- First Nations leaders and governments
- Environmental organizations
- Industry and Academia
Agenda Upcoming Dialogue Sessions
Dialogue Session 1: Fredericton, New Brunswick
Crowne Plaza Fredericton - Lord Beaverbrook - 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Dialogue Session 2: Toronto, Ontario
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel - 123 Queens Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Dialogue Session 3: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Delta Hotels by Marriott - Thunder Bay 2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Dialogue Session 4: Vancouver, British Columbia
Hyatt Regency Hotel - 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia
How to Attend Find out how to register, how to get there, and where to stay.
Agenda
Topics to be discussed during the sessions include:
- Adaptive Phase Management and Deep Geological Repository: Canada’s plan for the long-term storage of used nuclear fuel.
- Transportation of used nuclear fuel across Turtle Island.
Registration
Dialogue Session 1: Fredericton, New Brunswick
Dialogue Session 2: Toronto, Ontario
Dialogue Session 3: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Dialogue Session 4: Vancouver, British Columbia
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
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Crowne Plaza Fredericton-Lord Beaverbrook, an IHG Hotel
659 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C3
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Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (Group Rate Available)
123 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M9
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay
2240 Sleeping Giant Pkwy, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 0E7
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Contact Information
For additional information or assistance with registration, please contact the AFN Water Sector at [email protected].
Documents Regional Dialogue Sessions Documents
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