The City of Dryden is teaming up with several agencies to help people learn more about Canada’s plan for used nuclear fuel.
A series of online public information sessions with various experts are being held, including a virtual one Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3 pm.
Special Projects and Communications Manager Marshalina Reader says this comes as Ignace is in the running to host a potential underground repository.
“Continuous, purposeful learning and engagement is really, really important. We’ve identified some of the specific concerns and sensitivities amongst our various stakeholder groups and as such the City is now in a better position to understand.”
Reader says they decided to embark on the community sessions following a June panel discussion that showed that more information and discussion is needed.
She stresses they really want to engage everyone and continue learning.
“We really employ the definition of a stakeholder as anyone who feels impacted by a project development, whether it be emotionally, geographically, physically. We’re really seeking to have regular and frequent communication opportunities.”
Reader stresses, “To be clear. We’re not seeking to change people’s position on the issue. Not at all. Rather we’re really wanting to understand the safety and credibility of Canada’s long-term plan for the story of used nuclear fuel.”
She adds, “We do believe we have a responsibility to provide information to the public in terms of what decisions are required, how these decisions will be made and how stakeholders can influence them, and if not, why not.”
You must register for the August 5 ‘Learning About Nuclear’ forum at Learning About Nuclear Registration
Details:
Speakers:
Dr. Jason Donev (Energy Education Lead at University of Calgary)
Larkin Mosscrop (University of Region PhD Candidate)
Learn:
Who is involved in Canada’s nuclear safety culture?
What are their roles?
What is nuclear anyway?
Why must we know?
What are the options for Canada’s long-term storage plan?
Share:
Breakout session to explore questions, concerns and opportunities for Dryden and Area
Presenters will rotate through the small group sessions and do their best to answer questions