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(See Below for Update)
Please welcome the Eco Fee, another new stealth Tax

China has their "re-education" camps
We have and pay for our own stewardship re-education campaigns.

The political psychopaths are at it again, apparently we people in Ontario seem to have to much money these days and our government's will stop at nothing to get it from you to feed their unsustainable appetite for spending.

"it's the right thing to do." - Environment Minister John Gerretsen

»http://www.thestar.com/business/article/833510--new-eco-fees-catching-consumers-by-surprise?bn=1

Stewardship Ontario, the agency overseeing the eco fees, began its $2.5 million public education campaign at the beginning of the month, which consists of posters and radio spots, as well as a group which tours public events and provides information about the program.

"We would rather spend the money to educate people than to spend the money months ahead to say, ‘Hey, there’s a new eco fee coming,’ " said spokeswoman Amanda Harper Sevonty. "Our message to consumers isn’t about the eco fees. Our message to consumers is about here are the materials and what to do with them."

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What gets the fee:
All aerosol containers, from paint to hairspray.
Rechargeable batteries, as well as non-lead acid motive batteries.
Corrosives and irritants, such as household bleaches, drain cleaners and detergents.
Assorted toxic, flammable and reactive products.
Syringes and needles.
Pharmaceuticals for humans and pets, including prescription medicine, over-the-counter drugs and natural health products.
Fluorescent tubes and bulbs.
Fire extinguishers.