Stop The Plastic Ban

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Stop The Plastic Ban

In just two short months, the City of Calgary plans to impose fees for paper and reusable bags at checkout counters, in addition to making all single-use plastic items “by request” only.

This policy is supposed to be in addition to the Trudeau Liberals’ general ban on single-use plastics.

But yesterday, the Federal Court gave Calgarians and all Albertans a big win, ruling that Ottawa’s ban is unconstitutional.

The ruling is great news overall, but practically speaking, where does that leave Calgarians, given that the City has their even more stringent restrictions on single-use plastics set to come into effect in January?

Well, clearly, if the federal law is unconstitutional, the City one is too and needs to go.

That's why, today, we're launching a joint campaign with our friends at the Alberta Institute - who've been at the forefront of the fight against the federal law - to work together to repeal the City's law as well.

If Council had any common sense, they would immediately put their ban where it belongs - in the trash.

But, knowing Council, it won’t be that easy...

So, if you agree and want to help, please sign our petition calling on Council to Stop The Plastic Ban.

We’ve already proved that public pressure works.

We need to make sure that municipalities don’t become a back door for the Trudeau Liberals to implement unconstitutional policies.

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We the undersigned call on Calgary Council to drop their plan to ban single-use items:

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2,751 signatures
Goal: 5,000 Signatures

Stop The Plastic Ban

In just two short months, the City of Calgary plans to impose fees for paper and reusable bags at checkout counters, in addition to making all single-use plastic items “by request” only.

This policy is supposed to be in addition to the Trudeau Liberals’ general ban on single-use plastics.

But yesterday, the Federal Court gave Calgarians and all Albertans a big win, ruling that Ottawa’s ban is unconstitutional.

The ruling is great news overall, but practically speaking, where does that leave Calgarians, given that the City has their even more stringent restrictions on single-use plastics set to come into effect in January?

Well, clearly, if the federal law is unconstitutional, the City one is too and needs to go.

That's why, today, we're launching a joint campaign with our friends at the Alberta Institute - who've been at the forefront of the fight against the federal law - to work together to repeal the City's law as well.

If Council had any common sense, they would immediately put their ban where it belongs - in the trash.

But, knowing Council, it won’t be that easy...

So, if you agree and want to help, please sign our petition calling on Council to Stop The Plastic Ban.

We’ve already proved that public pressure works.

We need to make sure that municipalities don’t become a back door for the Trudeau Liberals to implement unconstitutional policies.

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Dorothy Martin signed 2023-11-21 00:58:50 -0700
Wm. Lorne Teachout signed 2023-11-21 00:28:44 -0700
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Leslie Cynthia Levant signed 2023-11-20 20:32:40 -0700

Single use plastics are vital for hospitals. Single use plastics are less harmful to the environment than wooden or bamboo cutlery and far less expensive.
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Daniel Warman signed 2023-11-20 18:23:26 -0700

Thank you. This is just another stupid tax implanted, or trying to be, by the ignorant people at city hall. We already pay for paper and recyclable bags, so why an extra fee? And could this hurt food delivery? Again an extra fee so my food can be easily delivered while I support local businesses? They need to call it what it is, just an effort to implement a tax to raise revenues because they have no idea how to reduce costs.