Blind River Polling Results 2024
Blind River residents continue to demonstrate extensive backing for local Cameco operations. According to the spring public opinion survey, 95 per cent of respondents expressed pride in having Cameco as part of the Blind River community and there is 92 per cent awareness of the Refinery.
“We believe that a supportive community is a key measure of the company’s long-term success. We are pleased with the show of support and attribute this to the efforts of our employees and management team who are all committed to operating safely and responsibly,” said Terry Davis, general manager of Cameco’s Blind River Operations. “We do not take this support for granted and strive to continue to foster positive relationships by continuing to invest in our community, provide employment opportunities, and making information about our operations accessible to residents.”
Since the inception of community surveys in 2009, Cameco has upheld solid community support. Prior to the 2024 survey, the last survey was administered in 2021.
Further 2024 survey highlights include:
- 98% of respondents are supportive of Cameco’s Blind River Refinery
- 94% of Blind River respondents describe themselves as knowledgeable about Cameco Corporation
- 89% of respondents agree Cameco has the environmental monitoring in place that protects the Blind River community
- 83% of respondents have no concerns about the Refinery
The public opinion survey of 153 Blind River residents was conducted between May 28 and June 10, 2024, by a third-party consultant. The objective of the survey was to estimate support for Cameco’s location operations and to gather opinions and perceptions regarding the corporation.