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Quebec's container deposit costs set to surge in 2027
Original: consigne
Radio-Canada reports that the costs of Quebec's container deposit system, the consigne, are expected to explode in 2027. The warning comes as the province expands its deposit program to cover more container types. Commenters and observers are weighing what the higher costs will mean for consumers, retailers and the recycling system.
Why now: A public broadcaster report flagged a sharp upcoming rise in deposit system costs, prompting concern among Quebecers.
Evidence
- L’élargissement de la consigne pourrait encore être reporté · Le Journal de Montréal
- Réforme de la consigne: arrêter maintenant avant de frapper un mur · TVA Nouvelles
- Les coûts de la consigne vont exploser au Québec en 2027 · Radio-Canada
- Les coûts de la consigne vont exploser au Québec en 2027 · Radio-Canada
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