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We don’t trust the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) or the South Bruce Council, and we are concerned about comments from NWMO President and CEO, Laurie Swami, that she would welcome a future engagement with South Bruce. If the Ignace location for the NWMO’s Deep Geological Repository (DGR) is canceled, we fear discussions will reopen with South Bruce Council—and they seem all too eager to welcome the NWMO back.

Here’s the truth:

• First Nations communities are standing strong against the Ignace site. Many have publicly stated they were not properly consulted and that the NWMO has falsely claimed their support. This has led to significant tension and opposition in the area.
• The NWMO’s plans for Ignace are far from certain. If they shift their focus back to South Bruce, we must be ready to fight for our community’s safety, future, and voice.

On Oct 5th, 2023, the Canadian Government approved the NWMO Integrated Strategy for intermediate-level waste and non-fuel high level waste.

Also in 2023, the NWMO accepted a new mandate as part of Canada’s Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste. Under this strategy, the NWMO is also responsible for implementing a long-term plan for intermediate-level and non-fuel high-level waste. This second project is in the early stages of development and discussions have already started between the NWMO and SON.

The NWMO’s plan is to start the site selection process over again to create a new DGR to accommodate this level of waste. Given the comments from Laurie Swami in her recent interview about the South Bruce council and their team, we are concerned that this new DGR project may find it’s home in South Bruce.

That’s why we are stepping up.

Our team is actively working to:

• Send a strong message: Environmental lawyer David Donnelly is preparing a letter urging the South Bruce Council to rescind the by-law for the October 2024 referendum and push the NWMO to sell the 1,500 acres of land they own in South Bruce.
• Keep our community informed: We’re expanding our newsletters and outreach to ensure everyone in South Bruce and beyond knows the risks and what’s at stake.

But we can’t do this without you.

We Need Your Support Today

Your donation will help us:

• Cover legal and advocacy costs.
• Expand our communications to mobilize even more community members.
• Keep the pressure on the NWMO and South Bruce Council to protect our home.

Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can stop the NWMO from putting our community at risk.

Donate now and join the fight for South Bruce’s future.