Northwatch Publications, Reports, Briefs and Review Submissions

Northwatch submission to the Impact Assessment Agency on draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for Bruce Power’s Bruce C Nuclear Project, July 2025 is HERE

Northwatch submission to the Impact Assessment Agency on draft Integrated Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines for the Peace River Nuclear Project, July 2025 is HERE

Northwatch submission on Bill C-5, June 2025 is HERE

Northwatch submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew Darlington NGS Operating License, May 2025 is HERE, Appendix 1 is HERE, Appendix 2 is HERE

Northwatch submission to the Impact Assessment Agency on Energy Alberta’s Peace River Nuclear Project Initial Project Description, May 2025 is HERE

Northwatch submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on Ontario Power Generation’s application to amend the Pickering Waste Management Facility license, May 2025 is HERE

Northwatch Brief to the Standing Committee on the Interior regarding Bill 5, May 2025 is HERE

Northwatch letter to Premier, Minister of Energy and Mines and MPPs, May 2025 is HERE.

  • Special Economic Zones Act, 2025, ERO # 025-0391, Northwatch Comments
  • Proposed amendments to the Mining Act 1990, Electricity Act 1998, and Ontario Energy Board Act 1998, to protect Ontario’s Economy and Build a More Prosperous Ontario, ERO # 025-0409, Northwatch Comments
  • Proposed interim changes to the Endangered Species Act, 2007 and a proposal for the Species Conservation Act, 2025, ERO # 025-0380, Northwatch Comments
  • Addressing Changes to the Eagle’s Nest Mine Project (EA Exemption), ERO # 025-0396, Northwatch Comments

Northwatch written submission on Peace River Nuclear Project Initial Project Description, May 2025

Northwatch written submission on Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew power reactor operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, May 2025, Appendix 1, Appendix 2

Northwatch written submission on Ontario Power Generation’s application to amend the waste facility operating licence for the Pickering Waste Management Facility, May 2025

Northwatch feedback on comments on the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s RegulatoryDocument-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response, April 2025

Northwatch comments on the Impact Statement and Summary for the Crawford Nickel Project, February 2025

Northwatch written submission on the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s RegulatoryDocument-2.10.1, Nuclear Emergency Preparedness and Response, January 2025

Nuclear Waste Online | 2025 series about nuclear waste in Canada

Tuesday, February 4th, 7 pm Eastern
Canada Update 2025: Nuclear Waste Burial & the NWMO View Recording HERE

Tuesday, February 11th, 7 pm Eastern
Nuclear Waste Unleashed: NWMO’s Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste   View Recording HERE 

Tuesday, February 18th, 12 pm Eastern
International Update: Nuclear Waste Burial Programs in the UK, US and EU  View Recording HERE

Tuesday, February 25th, 7 pm Eastern
Big Nuclear: Nuclear Expansionism in Canada
Recording HERE 

2024

Northwatch written submission on the CNSC’s Regulatory Oversight Report on Closed Uranium Mines, December 2024, Appendix 1 Report, Appendix 2

Northwatch written submission on Ontario Power Generation’s application to construct four reactors at Darlington, November 2024

Northwatch written submission on Bruce Power’s “Initial Project Description” of Bruce C Nuclear Project, October 2024

Northwatch written submission on Canadian Nuclear Laboratories plan to transport radioactive waste from Pinawa Manitoba to Chalk River, October 2024

Northwatch comments on the Impact Assessment Agency’s Discussion Paper on the Project List Review, September 2024

Northwatch’s written submission on OPG’s application to transfer younger hotter Irradiated Fuel to dry storage, June 2024

Northwatch’s written submission on OPG’s application to extend operations at Pickering NGS, April 2024

Nuclear Waste Online Webinar Series: February 8, 15, 22 and 29, view sessions HERE

News Release: Ford Government Issues Blank Cheque for Nuclear Power, Reckless Disregard for Nuclear Waste Generation, January 30, 2024

Northwatch presentation at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing on the need for an environmental assessment of the BWRX-300 reactor, January 24, 2024 (at 29 minutes) Written submission is HERE.

2023

Nuclear Waste, Transportation, Transportation Accidents and Accident Risk Backgrounder, December 2023

Northwatch Submission on Cameco’s Uranium Conversion Facility’s Preliminary Decommissioning Plan and intent to create a radioactive waste disposal facility at Blind River Refinery, December 2023

Potential Changes to Ontario’s Mineral Exploration Assessment Work Regime, ERO number 019-7762, December 2023

Changes to Ontario’s Plans and Permits Regime for Mineral Exploration, ERO 019-7761, December 2023

Northwatch’s Nuclear Notes, November 2023

Northwatch News, November 2023

Northwatch Comments on Darlington New Nuclear, November 2023

Northwatch Comments on Re-mining, ERO 018-7724, November 2023

Northwatch Appearance before the Standing Committee on the Interior regarding changes to the Mining Act, April 2023

CNSC Submission on Darlington  Waste Management Facility, January 2023

2022

“Comparative Study of NSDF Reference Sites“, prepared for Northwatch by Radioactive Waste Management Associates, April 2022

Review of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Waste Acceptance Criteria for a Near-Surface Disposal Facility” prepared for Northwatch by Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd, april 2022

Northwatch’s General Submission and Request to Intervene with respect to CNL’s proposed Near Surface Disposal Facility, CNSC Ref #2022-H7, April 2022

Nuclear Waste Governance and the Long Term Management of Irradiated Fuel – Northwatch Submission to the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development, March 2022

Transportation of Radioactive Wastes – Northwatch Submission to the Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development, March 2022

2021

Northwatch Submission to CNSC on Blind River Refinery relicensing, 2021

Northwatch Submission  to CNSC on Darlington New Nuclear Site Preparation relicensing, 2021

Radioactive Waste Policy: Long Term Management of Irradiated Fuel – Northwatch Submission to Natural Resources Canada – 31 May 2021

Radioactive Waste Policy: Export and Import of Radioactive Wastes, Northwatch Submission to Natural Resources Canada – 31 May 2021

Radioactive Waste Policy: Performance of Irradiated Fuel Bays – Northwatch Submission to Natural Resources Canada – 31 May 2021

Radioactive Waste Policy: Transportation of Radioactive Wastes – Northwatch Submission to Natural Resources Canada – 31 May 2021

Radioactive Waste Policy Review – Northwatch Summary Comments on Natural Resources Canada draft Radioactive Waste Policy – May 2021

2019

Northwatch Submission to CNSC on Whiteshell Nuclear Laboratories relicensing, September 2019

​2018

Northwatch Submission to CNSC on Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines, Mills, Historic and Decommissioned Sites in Canada