Statement from the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on Site Decision for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository
November 28, 2024
Ottawa, Ontario – The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, today announced the selection of South Bruce, Ontario as the site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR).
The DGR is a state-of-the-art facility that will safely and permanently store Canada’s used nuclear fuel deep underground. The site selection process was rigorous and science-based, and involved extensive consultation with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders, and the public.
“The selection of South Bruce as the site for Canada’s Deep Geological Repository is a major milestone in our efforts to manage used nuclear fuel safely and responsibly,” said Minister Wilkinson. “This project will create jobs, boost the economy, and protect our environment for future generations.”
The DGR will be built in a deep rock formation that is more than 500 metres below the surface. The used nuclear fuel will be sealed in corrosion-resistant containers and placed in underground tunnels. The repository will be designed to withstand earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters.
The DGR is an important part of Canada’s plan to manage used nuclear fuel. Canada has a long history of safe and responsible nuclear energy use, and the DGR will ensure that our used nuclear fuel is managed in a way that protects the health and safety of Canadians and the environment.
The Government of Canada is committed to working with the Municipality of South Bruce, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to ensure that the DGR is built and operated in a way that respects the environment and the interests of the local community.
About the Deep Geological Repository
The DGR is a deep underground facility that will safely and permanently store Canada’s used nuclear fuel. The DGR will be built in a deep rock formation that is more than 500 metres below the surface. The used nuclear fuel will be sealed in corrosion-resistant containers and placed in underground tunnels. The repository will be designed to withstand earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters.
The DGR is a key part of Canada’s plan to manage used nuclear fuel. Canada has a long history of safe and responsible nuclear energy use, and the DGR will ensure that our used nuclear fuel is managed in a way that protects the health and safety of Canadians and the environment.
About the Site Selection Process
The site selection process for the DGR was rigorous and science-based. The process involved extensive consultation with Indigenous communities, local stakeholders, and the public. The Government of Canada considered a number of factors in selecting the South Bruce site, including:
- The geological suitability of the site
- The environmental and safety impacts of the project
- The social and economic impacts of the project
- The views of Indigenous communities and local stakeholders
The Government of Canada is committed to working with the Municipality of South Bruce, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to ensure that the DGR is built and operated in a way that respects the environment and the interests of the local community.
Contact:
Media Relations Natural Resources Canada 343-292-6100
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