April 18, 2025, 10:21 am
Amidst a heated election campaign, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans to end the federal ban on single-use plastics, which includes items such as straws and grocery bags. Voiced during recent campaign events, this policy reversal aims to enhance consumer choice and address economic concerns. The announcement is sparking debate between environmental advocates wary of increased plastic waste and supporters who see it as a push for deregulation and economic freedom.
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Dans le chaos des débats, on n’a appris que quelques bribes sur la politique climatique des conservateurs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he would repeal the bans the Liberals implemented on plastics including grocery bags, cutlery.
The Liberals began implementing a plan to require up to 60 per cent of food packaging be made from recycled plastic by 2030
Les conservateurs promettent d’abroger cette politique, qu’ils décrivent comme une « taxe libérale ».
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MONTREAL — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to end the federal single-use plastic ban on items like straws and grocery bags if his party is elected. Poilievre campaigned in Montreal this morning, as he and other federal leaders returned to the campaign trail following the two...
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