Contest the classification of 'perceived concerns' regarding land and water use, and mandate the inclusion of 'Stigma-Induced Economic Loss' as a distinct Valued Component.
Strategic Rationale
"The Proponent's submission dismisses community fears as 'perceived concerns that may influence how surrounding lands... are used.' This language minimizes the tangible economic impact of reputational damage. For Melgund residents, whose property values and livelihoods often depend on the 'pristine wilderness' brand, this is not a perception but a financial reality. By formally categorizing Stigma as a Valued Component, we force the Proponent to measure and compensate for lost property value and tourism revenue, rather than treating it as a public relations issue."
Source Context
Understanding the Impacts of Nuclear Waste on our Community
This digital archive houses the public comments submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada regarding Project 88774: The Nuclear Waste Management Organization Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel Project. The impact assessment is led jointly by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. This archive preserves community perspectives, concerns, and observations shared during the assessment process, particularly in relation to Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario and the communities of Dyment and Borups Corners who are the closest and most impacted of all in the process.