The South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum: Safety and Opportunities took place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex. The event featured panel presentations and an exhibition area where the public could talk to subject matter experts about topics related to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) Project, with a focus on deep geological repository safety and potential opportunities.
The Forum built on the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to share information about the Project via CLC meetings, household mailings, website content and more. South Bruce residents were encouraged to attend to become better informed as they prepare to vote on their willingness to host the project, which will come later this year.
Questions and answers, as well as presentations from the Forum will be published here.
Click to view the Forum Agenda |
3:00pm – Doors Open to Exhibitor Area
Location: Arena Floor
4:00pm – Kids Programming BeginsLocation: Upstairs Lounge
5:10pm – Program BeginsLocation: Hall (all remaining agenda items take place in the Hall of the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex) Master of Ceremonies Justin McKague – Community Liaison Committee member Moderator Jim Gowland – Community Liaison Committee Chair
5:15pm – Welcome RemarksMark Goetz – Mayor, Municipality of South Bruce Luke Charbonneau – Deputy Warden, County of Bruce Lisa Thompson – Member of Provincial Parliament, Huron—Bruce Ben Lobb – Member of Parliament, Huron—Bruce Laurie Swami – President and CEO, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
5:50pm – Panel: Safety put SimplyPanelists: Mackenzie Tigwell – Nuclear Analyst, Calian Group Mark Gobien – Manager, Safety Assessment Integration, Nuclear Waste Management Organization Jessica Perritt – Manager, Indigenous Knowledge & Reconciliation, Nuclear Waste Management Organization Gregory D Ferraro, P Eng – Lead Consultant and Peer Reviewer, GHD Limited
7:20pm – Panel: Let’s Talk Hosting Agreement and Guiding PrinciplesPanelists: Mark Goetz – Mayor, Municipality of South Bruce Lise Morton – Vice President of Site Selection, Nuclear Waste Management Organization Dave Rushton – Project Manager, Municipality of South Bruce Jeff Marshall – Partnership Manager, Nuclear Waste Management Organization
8:30pm – Closing Remarks
9:00pm – Event Ends |
There are a number of subject matter experts, consultants, agencies and organizations who were present in the Exhibitor Area to share information and answer questions. Exhibitors included:
The Municipality of South Bruce hosted a forum on April 4 and 5, 2023. Through expert presentations, panel discussions and an exhibition, the Forum covered topics like safety, the environment, international experiences, workforce development, socio-economic impacts and more. Check out the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum 2023 webpage linked below for more details on the 2023 event including full program agenda, community question and answers, and more.
South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Forum 2023
If you have questions or are seeking more information, please reach out to the South Bruce Nuclear Exploration Team.
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