Thunder Bay, ON — The federal government has declared Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a initiative of national interest, which means th.
The federal government has declared Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a initiative of national interest, which means the construction timeline for the $26-billion initiative could be accelerated under the Building Canada Act. The news is being welcomed by some leaders, who say the undertaking is critical for the region’s economic revival. However, others — namely those involved with the organization We the Nuclear Free North, say the government’s efforts to fast-track its approval are “a betrayal of public trust.”.
The federal government has declared Canada’s proposed deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario is possibly being listed as a initiative of national interest, which means the construction timeline for the $26-billion initiative could be accelerated under the Building Canada Act. The news is being welcomed by some leaders, who say the undertaking is critical for the region’s economic revival.
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📍 Source: CBC Thunder Bay · By: Staff · 🗓️ June 26, 2026 · 🏠 ThunderBay.Online
