Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO)
Learn about UXOs, explosives used on military training sites but never exploded, and find out how to be safe when living or working near a UXO site.
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Topics
The program – UXO
Find out how UXO program works to minimize the risk to public safety on former military training sites across Canada.
Working near a UXO site
Get safety information if you work near a UXO site.
School zone – UXO
Discover information for youth and their parents and teachers on UXOs, why they are dangerous and what to do if one is found.
Resources - UXO
Take a look at brochures, factsheets, activities and fact sheets on UXO safety.
UXO sites
See a list of sites across Canada where unexploded explosive ordnance have been located or may be present and are being assessed.
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