The Near Surface Disposal Facility is going to court.
Two applications for a judicial review of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission’s decision to allow the construction of the NSDF at Chalk River were filed with the Federal Court of Canada last week.
The first, filed by the Kebaowek First Nation (KFN), says the commission’s decision was made “in a manner that is inconsistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” (UNDRIP) and “in breach of the (government’s) duty to consult.”
The second, filed by the Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area, Ralliement contre la pollution radioactive and the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility, say the commission’s decision failed to meet the requirements of both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
“The risk of harm from the proposed NSDF is not only a First Nations issue, it also affects all individuals, animals, plants, and waters in the vicinity,” said KFN Chief Lance Haymond.
“We are doing this on behalf of our People and all Canadians who depend on the Ottawa river as their drinking water source”…
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