Thank you, Mr. MacGregor.
This is the complexity of the issue. We need a strategic approach federally that brings together the provinces, harmonizes our EPR systems, and educates Canadians. That's the simple answer.
When we look at the proposed regulatory approach and the P2 notice, we see that it is actually removing the ability to handle compostables and biodegradable plastic materials. We have members who have invested in new technologies that have a totally biodegradable material that do not leave any microplastics in the environment. It's quite costly, but the industry is invested.
This is where we look at a combination. There's no silver bullet. We need to look at how we build the infrastructure and then federally enable and support provinces and municipalities. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities needs to be engaged effectively to ensure municipalities that are very fragmented are enabled and supported and that the right funding mechanisms are put in place to bring the system together.
We also need to create an economic engine. We need to enable the value of these materials in the system.