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Canada’s push to expand nuclear power hits a major roadblock: what to do with the dangerously radioactive waste it produces. With a proposed deep geological storage site in northwestern Ontario, the real challenge lies in safely transporting the waste over 2,500 kilometers through Indigenous communities and towns—raising serious safety concerns. As the government considers fast-tracking the project with a “national interest” designation, critics warn it could cut corners. The nuclear industry must prove it can handle this hazardous material responsibly before any expansion can proceed.

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