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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

For the past decade Laurie's exceptional leadership has helped to advance the safe management of Canada's nuclear waste. And as COO Derek has been instrumental in preparing the organization for the future.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Congratulations to Laurie Swami, who will retire from Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization and to Derek Wilson, who becomes the new President and CEO on Nov. 1. www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Great to see Canada's approach to #nuclear waste management featured in this article from Nature magazine about global progress.👇 The strongest solutions are built on both science and public trust - this story does an admirable job of recognizing both. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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The push to clear nuclear power’s waste-disposal hurdle

The technical issues have mostly been solved, but the long-term potential peril of radioactive material has made it difficult to find politically acceptable sites.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

This project is more than infrastructure. It’s about long-term economic growth, community resilience, and a shared commitment to responsible nuclear waste management. Proud to be part of an organization helping shape this future.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Momentum is building in NW Ontario! As the Nuclear Waste Management Organization moves forward with plans for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, the Township of Ignace is preparing to welcome new residents and workers. #nukesky 🔌💡 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Why this northwestern Ontario town wants to build hundreds of homes | CBC News

The Township of Ignace is gearing up to host the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's (NWMO) proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel, township spokesperson Jake Pastore said.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The CEO of Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization met with business leaders in Thunder Bay, ON to talk about opportunities across the region as Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel moves forward. 📽️ Watch: www.tbnewswatch.com/tbt-news-sto...

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VIDEO: Head of NWMO addressed local leaders

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Nuclear Waste Management Organization is seeking input on a proposed siting approach for Canada’s 2nd deep geological repository. It will contain intermediate- & non-fuel high-level radioactive waste & maybe used fuel from new nuclear projects. #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.renewcanada.net/nwmo-begins-...

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NWMO begins preliminary siting work for second deep geological repository – ReNew Canada

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and @thetorontozoo.bsky.social today announced a 5-year, $3M+ partnership with to help protect vulnerable species. A big step for #biodiversity and #conservation across Canada.🐢 🦇 ⚛️ #BetterTogether www.nwmo.ca/News/The-NWM...

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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Toronto Zoo announce groundbreaking partnership to save nine Canadian species

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & Ignace are on the world stage. DG Grossi of @iaeaorg.bsky.social called Canada's leadership on consent-based siting of a deep repository for used nuclear fuel a “model of responsible, community-driven progress.” He’s right. And we have these communities to thank.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Great shout out from @iaeaorg.bsky.social about how Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization worked with communities to identify a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Worth a read! 👇 #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.iaea.org/bulletin/wor...

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Working Together to Find a Home for Spent Fuel | IAEA

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

With a site chosen for a repository, Canada’s plan for used #nuclear fuel is driving business opportunities. The latest? The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is looking for a firm to design a Centre of Expertise in Northwest Ontario. #Momentum #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/n...

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NWMO looking for Centre of Expertise designer

The 100,000-square-foot Centre of Expertise will be a prominent landmark in Ignace.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

"It's the next step in the process to permanently isolate and contain Canada's used nuclear fuel, and we've teamed up with five great companies to help us make it a reality." ~NWMO spokesperson Craig MacBride www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #NukeSky 💡💡

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Northwestern Ontario nuclear waste storage site moves forward as 5 vendors chosen | CBC News

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has chosen five vendors to design and plan Canada’s first deep geological repository — a multibillion-dollar project in northwestern Ontario that aims ...

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The momentum continues on Canada's planned deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel! After picking a site in Northestern ON last year, the NWMO has now assembled the companies that will help design & plan the project: WSP, Kiewit, Hatch, Thyssen & Kinectrics. #NukeSky 🔌💡 nwmo.co/4j0d6sD

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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization chooses vendors to design and plan Canada’s deep geological repository

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Good explainer from @wired.com on long-term plans globally to store used nuclear fuel in deep geological repositories.👇 Finland's is just about ready to go, with Sweden, France, Switzerland, Canada and others advancing similar projects. #NukeSky 🔌💡

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Calling all job hunters! Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization has fantastic roles available! Join an incredible team working on a fascinating project! Openings in HR, Environmental Assessment, IT, Engineering, Finance, and more. 🌍💚 #Careers #NukeSky 🔌💡 careers.nwmo.ca/vacancies.ht...

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Current Vacancies | NWMO

Career opportunities at the NWMO are posted as they become available.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Fabulous visit in Ignace, Ontario this week - my first since the community was chosen as a host for 🇨🇦’s deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. What a privilege to spend quality time in this gorgeous part of our country. #NukeSky #CommunityMatters #sustainability

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Oh, the UK programme has been making excellent progress too! I work with the Canadian program and we've had some wonderful information exchanges to share learning and knowledge between us 😀

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Nuclear waste repositories are having a moment! 🙌 ✔️Finland's trial run underway as they prep for operations. ✔️Sweden's now under construction ✔️France applied for a construction licence ✔️Switzerland picked a site & started the regulatory process ✔️Canada selected a site & preparing for reg process

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Sweden has started construction on its deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel!⚛️🙌 Like similar projects in other countries (including Canada, where I live), it will ensure future generations don't have the burden of managing waste we created. world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...

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Sweden breaks ground for used fuel repository

Ground work has begun for the construction of a final repository for used nuclear fuel in Forsmark, in Östhammar municipality, radioactive waste management company Svensk Kärnbräns...

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Generation Atomic @generationatomic.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Nuclear waste travels in durable casks that are built to handle just about anything. These things get put through wild tests - they can take a direct hit from a speeding train and survive being dropped onto spikes from 30 feet up all without breaking. #MemeMonday #NuclearEnergyMemes

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Radioactive materials are transported safely all the time in countries around the world with no harm to workers, public or the environment. The safety record is extraordinary -- the reason you never hear about it is because nothing ever happens. www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-hap...

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Safe transportation is key to Canada’s solution for nuclear waste | Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Caitlin Burley, Director, Strategic Programs and Transportation, NWMO Each year, about one million radioactive shipments are transported safely in Canada. The safe tra...

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

“We continue to be both amazed and overwhelmed with the positive interest....this is truly the beginning of the future for our community.” ~Kim Baigrie, Mayor of Ignace, a host community for Canada's future deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. 👇 www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/d...

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Documentary crew from Japan visits Ignace

A Japanese documentary series is examining how Ignace came to be selected to host a nuclear waste repository project.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

ICYMI: Canada's Nuclear Waste Management Organization selected a site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel -- a huge milestone in protecting our environment & supporting a sustainable future. 🌍🔋 www.innovatingcanada.ca/industry-and...

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A Historic Step Forward: Canada’s Nuclear Waste Has a Home

The Powering Canada’s Future campaign highlights innovations in Canada’s energy industry and showcases the individuals, organizations, and companies powering Canada sustainably.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

There is international consensus deep geological repositories are the safest way to store used nuclear fuel for the very long term. In Canada we are doing just that, in a place with both a suitable rock formation and community support to move forward. #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/n...

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Nuclear decision ‘a very good choice’ for Ignace

Township residents say a deep geological repository would be good for the local economy.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I agree. Certainly the sentiment we hear in Canada is that it’s not fair to leave nuclear waste as a burden for future generations to manage, when we can take steps now to ensure it’s safe forever without relying on human institutions. The UK is following a similar process as ours in Canada.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The entire membership of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation voted to support moving forward, not just leadership👇. You are right that there will be extensive regulatory review, including both a federal and a groundbreaking Indigenous-led process. www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/w...

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Wabigoon Lake gave an ‘overwhelming’ yes, chief says

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is considering a site between Wabigoon Lake and Ignace for its deep-underground nuclear waste repository.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

This week 🇨🇦’s NWMO‬⁩ made history, choosing a site for a deep geological repository for used #nuclear fuel. Multiple layers of protection, both engineered & natural, will ensure the used fuel is safely contained & isolated in the repository. #NukeSky 🔌💡 interestingengineering.com/science/cana...

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2,600-foot deep tunnels, chambers to store Canada’s nuclear waste

Canada selects Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and Ignace to host its first deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

In Canada we had a voluntary process - communities could enter to learn about the project and explore their potential to host it. In addition to meeting technical requirements, we needed the municipality and First Nation to confirm they were willing hosts before we selected a site.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s great to see support like this for the Township of Ignace, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation & @NWMOCanada as preparation begins for the regulatory process for Canada’s used nuclear fuel repository: Northwest MPs support nuclear waste decision 👇👇👇 #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.nwonewswatch.com/local-news/n...

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Northwest MPs support nuclear waste decision

Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski says he would oppose a deep geological repository if he considered it unsafe.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Canada's used nuclear fuel has a home. Earlier today the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's President and CEO announced the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area as the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. #NukeSky 🔌💡 youtu.be/gto2CcnEqf0?...

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Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel

YouTube video by NWMOCanada

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

"Through a constructive process, with integrity, accountability & transparency as our guiding principles, this Township learned, educated ourselves & became an integral component of today’s decision by the Nuclear Waste Management Organization." ~ Mayor Kim Baigrie www.ignace.ca/news/townshi...

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The Chief's statement is in response to the NWMO's decision to proceed with plans for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in his First Nation's traditional territory.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

"WLON views our role as the potential host for Canada's used nuclear fuel as one of the most important responsibilities of our time. We can not ignore this challenge and allow it to become a burden for future generations." ~Chief Clayton Wetelainen, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation #NukeSky 🔌💡

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I'm proud to say the NWMO also agreed to an Indigenous-led Regulatory Assessment and Approval Process, that will be developed and implemented by Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. WLON will design the process to ensure that potential impacts of the project are assessed against WLON’s Anishinaabe Values.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

This rigorous process will ensure that the NWMO’s understanding of the safety of the repository is independently confirmed, by both the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, and through the Government of Canada’s impact assessment process.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Thanks! It's a good day for Canada. We are closing one chapter and beginning another — the regulatory decision-making process.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected the site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation-Ignace area. A historic step in safely managing used nuclear fuel for generations to come. #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.nwmo.ca/News/The-Nuc...

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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization selects site for Canadas deep geological repository

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

There is international scientific consensus that deep geological repositories are the most appropriate approach to manage used nuclear fuel over the very long term.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Many countries are advancing plans for deep geological repositories for used #nuclear fuel. In Japan a major step was completed last week, opening the door to the next phase of study at potential host sites. #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11...

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Nuclear waste body backs further Hokkaido disposal site surveys

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization of Japan has concluded it can move on to a preliminary survey that involves drilling work in Suttsu and Kamoenai.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

There are many things worth worrying about in this world. Used nuclear fuel is most certainly not one of them.

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Lisa Frizzell @lisafrizzell.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This is a shame. Waste is a strength of nuclear power ⚛️. It is safely contained, has never hurt anyone & we know how to keep it safe forever. It’s not a technical issue. But the emotions are real, even when they are based on information that is not. #NukeSky 🔌💡 www.cnn.com/2024/11/25/c...

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The US is on the cusp of a nuclear renaissance. One problem: Americans are terrified of the waste | CNN

The byproduct of nuclear energy is still associated with atomic bombs or nuclear meltdowns, but what comes out of reactors is far from the radioactive sludge seen in movies or conjured in our imaginat...

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