Ontario First Nation says nuclear waste project must meet its criteria even if fast-tracked

A Northwestern Ontario First Nation says it will decide whether a proposed nuclear waste deposit site on its territory can proceed, despite the project being added to the federal government's fast-track list. The article signals ongoing regulatory and Indigenous-consent risk around a major infrastructure and energy-related project, but provides no financial figures or direct market-moving development.

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A Northwestern Ontario First Nation says it will decide whether a proposed nuclear waste deposit site on its territory can proceed, despite the project being added to the federal government's fast-track list. The article signals ongoing regulatory and Indigenous-consent risk around a major infrastructure and energy-related project, but provides no financial figures or direct market-moving development.