Canadian Nuclear Laboratories says it is appealing a federal court ruling that would delay work on the Near Surface Disposal Facility at Chalk River for at least a year and a half.
In a “community information bulletin” last Friday, CNL said it has filed an appeal with the Federal Court of Appeal to overturn a decision related to Indigenous rights last month.
CNL said it “remains fully committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous nations.”
But the company said it “firmly believes in the science that is behind our proposal, which is the culmination of almost a decade of study, federal and provincial review, and engagement with Indigenous communities, the public and other interested parties.”
“CNL will continue efforts to minimize the environmental impacts of these historic nuclear liabilities until a permanent solution is in place.”
In her decision released February 19, Justice Julie Blackhawk ordered CNL and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission to resume consultations with the Kebaowek First Nation.
Justice Blackhawk ruled that the consultations must take place under the principles of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and its standard of “free, prior and informed consent” (FPIC)…
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