Matawa Chiefs’ Council Reject Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances Through Matawa Territories

Press Release

February 4, 2026

Today, the Matawa Chiefs Council submitted their formal position via resolution to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) – Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel Project citing numerous concerns.

More information on this project can be accessed directly on the IAAC registry website at https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/proj/88774?culture=en-CA.

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