Canada's federal government has issued a notice indicating that the proposed deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste near Ignace and Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in northwestern Ontario may be designated as a project of national interest. This designation would potentially streamline federal approval processes under the Building Canada Act, allowing the $26-billion project to move forward more efficiently. The notice was published in the Canada Gazette on Saturday, following an initial announcement in June. The DGR, which would store nuclear waste hundreds of meters underground, has faced significant scrutiny from environmental advocates and First Nation leaders. Brennain Lloyd, project coordinator of Northwatch (part of the We the Nuclear Free North coalition), expressed concerns that the long-term effects of nuclear waste transportation are not addressed in the Canada Gazette notice, despite the project being described as a 160-year endeavor. "In the Gazette notice, the federal government describes the project as being a 160-year project — so that means we lose any assessment of the long-term safety issues, the long-term impacts of this project," she stated. The public comment period for the potential designation is open until October 26, with submissions to be sent to DGRComment-CommentaireDSCGP@mpo-bgp.gc.ca. The government's news release emphasized that the Building Canada Act enables streamlined approvals while protecting the environment and upholding Indigenous rights. However, critics argue that the fast-tracking of approvals may overlook critical safety assessments related to waste transportation and long-term environmental impacts. The project has been under review for years, with ongoing opposition from environmental groups concerned about the storage, transportation, and maintenance of nuclear waste. The notice highlights the government's intent to balance national infrastructure development with environmental and Indigenous considerations, though many remain skeptical about the adequacy of these safeguards. The DGR project represents a significant step in Canada's nuclear waste management strategy, but its implementation will likely face continued legal and environmental challenges as the public comment period concludes and further reviews are conducted.

Canada’s first deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste may be designated as a project of national interest, meaning federal approvals for the $26-billion endeavour may be streamlined. The s...

Dryden Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that drill hole DGR-058 returned a high-grade intercept of 7.88 g/t gold over 12.70 meters, including 46.05 g/t gold

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2026) - Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) ("Dryden Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drill hole DGR-058 returned a high-grade intercept of 7.88 g/t gold over 12.70 meters, including 46.05 g/t gold over 1.90 meters. This hole was drilled along strike between high-grade intercepts at Jubilee and Pearl, at approximately 65 meters true depth (Figure 1). This near-surface 100-gram meter hole confirms...

Canada’s first deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste may be designated as a project of national interest, meaning federal approvals for the $26-billion endeavour may be streamlined. The s...

Canada’s first deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste may be designated as a project of national interest, meaning federal approvals for the $26-billion endeavour may be streamlined. The s...

Canada’s first deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste may be designated as a project of national interest, meaning federal approvals for the $26-billion endeavour may be streamlined. The s...

Canada’s first deep geological repository (DGR) for nuclear waste may be designated as a project of national interest, meaning federal approvals for the $26-billion endeavour may be streamlined. The s...

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