Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project

Comment title
Canada’s Deep Geological Repository Debate: Institutional and Procedural Insights from 2015–2017
Submitted by
Erika Simpson
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Attached: New Paper on Canada’s Deep Geological Repository Debate
Title: Canada’s Deep Geological Repository Debate: Institutional and Procedural Insights from 2015–2017
Author: Dr. Erika Simpson

This paper offers a detailed examination of the institutional and procedural dynamics shaping Canada’s debate over a Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for spent nuclear fuel. Drawing on evidence from 2015–2017, it emphasizes key lessons and asks compelling questions about public engagement, decision-making processes, and ongoing governance challenges.

Dr. Erika Simpson is an Associate Professor of International Politics in the Department of Political Science at Western University. She is available for questions or commentary.

Contact:
Social Science Centre (SSC), London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5C2
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Date submitted
2026-01-19 - 6:59 PM
Public notice
Public Notice - Comments invited on the summary of the Initial Project Description and funding available
Phase
Planning
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  • Canada’s Deep Geological Repository Debate_Institutional and Procedural Insights from 2015–2017_Redacted.pdf (193.7 KB)
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    Date updated
    2026-01-23 - 12:40 PM
    Rationale for update
    Comment updated at the author's request
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    75
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