Environmentalists march outside the Canadian Embassy to demand the Canadian government to speed up the removal of several containers of garbage that were shipped to the country Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Manila, Philippines.The federal government has hired a private company to bring tonnes of mouldering Canadian garbage from the Philippines back to Canada after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he was ready to “declare war” over the trash dispute.
“Canada values its deep and longstanding relationship with the Philippines and has been working closely with Filipino authorities to find a solution that is mutually acceptable.Canada is pleased to announce that it has awarded a contract to bring the waste back promptly and to ensure its safe and environmentally sound disposal,” said Ms. McKenna.
However, it was unclear why the Philippines announced plans to hire a company when Canada had already done so. Ms. McKenna’s office said the Philippines was made aware of Canada’s decision to hire Bolloré Logistics Canada before the contract was announced. The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The dispute began when a Canadian company sent 103 mislabeled containers, which were supposed to contain recyclable plastic, to the Manila International Container Terminal more than five years ago. However, Filipino authorities discovered mixed waste, including household garbage and used adult diapers, in the containers, and has since demanded Canada take the garbage back.
globepolitics I was expecting a declaration of war from Duterte. That would be for the records. A war over garbage.
globepolitics Should ship it to 24 Sussex.