
Date & time: Monday 18 May, 14:30–17:30 Venue: Room 516 C, Palais des congrès de Montréal
Canada will highlight its long-term nuclear waste strategy at ITA WTC2026, focusing on deep geological disposal and underground engineering excellence.
On Monday, 18 May 2026, ITA WTC2026 in Montréal will host a dedicated “Showcase Canada” session exploring the country’s approach to the long-term management of used nuclear fuel.
The session will present Canada’s Deep Geological Repository project, addressing key aspects such as governance frameworks, site selection, repository design, and engineering challenges associated with deep underground infrastructure.
Bringing together ITA members and international stakeholders, the event will emphasise constructability, underground logistics, risk management, and programme integration, reinforcing Canada’s leadership in advancing safe and sustainable underground solutions.
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