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Eight little uranium fuel pellets (each about the size of an adult thumb) contain enough energy to power the average house for a year.
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| Major nuclear facilities are the most protected critical infrastructure in Canada. |
Canada's nuclear industry is a Canadian leader in uncompromising security
Nuclear facilities are protected 24/7 by a number of measures including armed response teams on site. They are extremely secure.
Details about nuclear security are restricted so as not to compromise security. All security plans are overseen by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission of the federal government.