Learn More about the Integrated Impact Assessment for the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project
2026-04-12 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Dyment Recreation Hall, HMX9+8Q, Borups Corners, Ontario, P0V 1P0, Canada
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are holding a series of information sessions regarding the federal regulatory process for Canada’s used nuclear fuel project.
Project Overview
Project Name: Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project.
Nature of Project: Waste Management.
Description: A proposal by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization for a new underground system designed to safely contain and isolate used nuclear fuel.
Location: 43 km northwest of Ignace, Ontario.
Information Sessions
Indigenous Peoples and the public are invited to attend the following sessions to learn more and speak with officials:
Thunder Bay, Ontario

Date & Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..
Location: Main Hall, North End Community Center, 954 Huron Avenue.

Dryden, Ontario

Date & Time: Monday, April 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
Location: Dryden Go Getters Senior Center, 84 St Charles Street.

Ignace, Ontario (Mid-day)

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m..
Location: Silver Tops Senior Center, 300 Pine Street.

Ignace, Ontario (Evening)

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m..
Location: Ignace Municipal Office, 34 Main Street.

Melgund Township, Ontario

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
Location: Dyment Recreation Hall, 13 Melgund 3A Road.

Public Information Session - DGR for Canada's Nuclear Fuel Project
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30
IAAC and the CNSC invite Indigenous Peoples and the public to attend a virtual information and engagement session via Zoom to learn about how to submit comments on the draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and draft Public Participation Plan. A French virtual information session is available upon request.

April 14, 2026 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Central Time)
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Nuclear Waste Impact Assessment Open House and Information Session
2026-04-22 15:00 - 19:00 | Dyment Recreation Hall, HMX9+8Q, Borups Corners, Ontario, P0V 1P0, Canada
On April 22, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Dyment Recreation Hall in Melgund Township will host an important community information session and open house focused on the federal impact assessment process for the proposed NWMO Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project.
This event is an opportunity for residents to engage directly with representatives from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and better understand how the federal review process works. The session will include a short presentation outlining the current stage of the assessment, followed by an open-house format designed for one-on-one conversations and community dialogue.
At the heart of the discussion are two draft documents currently open for public comment: the Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and the Public Participation Plan. These documents will influence what studies are required, what issues are examined, and how communities can stay involved moving forward.
Participants will learn how to submit comments, what kinds of input are most useful, and how local knowledge and concerns can be reflected in the assessment process. Whether you have technical questions or simply want to better understand what’s happening, this session is designed to meet people where they are.
The open house format allows for flexibility, so you can drop in at any time between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. and engage at your own comfort level. Staff will be available throughout the afternoon and evening to answer questions and provide guidance.
This is a valuable opportunity for the community to be informed, heard, and involved. Your participation helps ensure that local perspectives are part of the process.
All are welcome!

Where: Dyment Recreation Hall When: April 22, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Directions: Click here for Google Maps For More information: Visit the IAAC web site.

This open house is organized in partnership with the Local Services Board of Melgund, Art Borups Corners, Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture and is made possible with funding from the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Participant Funding program. We greatly appreciate their support.
