Alberta Vows to Continue Fight Against National Plastics Ban as Ottawa Files Appeal

Alberta Vows to Continue Fight Against National Plastics Ban as Ottawa Files Appeal
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivers the state of the province address in Edmonton on Oct. 25, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jason Fransson
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The Alberta government says it will continue to battle Ottawa in court over its efforts to implement a nationwide plastics ban.

The Federal Court of Canada ruled on Nov. 16 that the Liberal government’s order classifying manufactured plastic items as “toxic” was “unreasonable and unconstitutional.” Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, four days later, announced the government would appeal the ruling.